The IMPULS Test is a self-assessment procedure for capturing psychological stress in the workplace. It was developed in Austria and is conceptually based on KFZA.
Structure and Methodology
IMPULS stands for "Instrument for Measuring Psychological and performance-related Stressors". The procedure includes:
- 26 core questions about working conditions
- Self-assessment by employees
- Visual presentation of results as a "stress traffic light"
- Group discussion for developing measures
Special Features
- Participatory approach: Employees are actively involved in the analysis
- Traffic light display: Results visualized clearly as Red/Yellow/Green
- Workshop format: Integrates survey and measure development
- Free of charge: Provided by AUVA
Application
The IMPULS test is particularly suitable for:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- First-time risk assessment implementation
- Workshops with direct measure derivation
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