Let’s Ensure All Workplaces Are Healthy and Safe

Let’s Ensure All Workplaces Are Healthy and Safe

• Employers, Workers — It’s Essential to Address Psychosocial Risks in Your Prevention Efforts

  According to the CNESST, psychosocial risks in the workplace can affect both physical and psychological health and can be present in all types of work environments. These include workplace violence, domestic or family violence, sexual violence, psychological or sexual harassment, and exposure to potentially traumatic events.

  Certain psychosocial risk factors—alone or in combination—can also have significant impacts on the health of workers. These include:

  • Decision-making autonomy

  • Workload

  • Organizational justice

  • Recognition at work

  • Workplace support

  Let’s take action now to prevent psychosocial risks and promote healthy, respectful, and safe workplaces for everyone.

  It is imperative to integrate psychosocial risks and risk factors into your prevention strategy to protect the well-being of all workers.