This guide is issued by WorkSafe Western Australia. It provides information on the nature and causes of work-related stress and guidance for employers on prevention and management. It is not mandatory to follow this guidance and other action may be taken. However, following the guidance provided here will normally be sufficient to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 . No job is free from stress.
All work brings responsibilities, problems, demands and pressures.
In normal circumstances they are an unavoidable part of working life. We are paid to work and a reasonable amount of pressure must be expected. Not all pressure is negative. We are often kept motivated by the challenges and difficulties we meet and are able to solve at work. But our ability to deal with pressures is not limitless.