Psychosocial Hazards
This month's Risk Focus program focuses on a range of psychosocial hazards on the job. These types of hazards are of significant concern in today's workplaces, affecting employees at all levels.
Electrotechnology workers face a range of Psychosocial hazards on the job just as workers in other industries. These types of hazards are of significant concern in today's workplaces, affecting employees at all levels.
These hazards encompass various work-related factors that can pose risks to employees' mental health and well-being. Some of these hazards include workplace stress, bullying, harassment, job demands, role clarity, drug & alcohol, substance abuse and sexual harassment. Employers and managers must identify these hazards, note the signs and the impact on employees and the overall dynamics of the workplace and be able to help and guidance to their employees.
Effective leadership is crucial in managing workplace psychosocial hazards. It is important to listen to your employees of any Psychosocial hazard concerns, create and maintain a positive work environment Prioritizing employee mental health and conducting regular hazard assessments promotes happier and more productive workplaces.
The Psychosocial Hazards Toolkit
Toolbox Talk templates
- Job Demand/Control/Role Clarity & Workplace Dynamics
- Bullying and Sexual Harassment & Drug and Alcohol
- Mentally healthy workplaces & Leadership and Followship
Risk Register Update
- Risk Register updated with Psychosocial hazards
Safety Inspection List
- Psychosocial Hazard checklist
Policies
- Code of Conduct Policy & Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Sexual Harassment Policy; Harassment and Bullying Policy & Employee Grievance Policy
- Leave Policy; Drug and Alcohol Policy; Disciplinary Action Policy & Fatigue Management Policy
- Information Technology & Equipment
Forms
- Investigation Witness Statement & Safety Meeting Minutes
- Office Safety Inspection Checklist & Computer Workstation Risk Assessment
Operational Procedures
- Incident Investigation
- Consultation and Communication
- Fatigue Management
SWMS
- SUPP-A-V9-GT-100 General Trade Work SWMS (The General Trade SWMS will be available to all members on MKB)
- SUPP-A-V9-GT-109 Warehousing - Workshop SWMS (available through the online store or a NECA safety management subscription)
(available through the online store or a NECA safety management subscription):
Informational video
Watch the video to learn more
Members can log into MKB to download the toolkit.