Guides & Toolkits

What to consider when implementing a Mental Health and Safety Program in your workplace

This Stream includes all of our Guides & Toolkits Flipbooks.

Issue link: https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/i/1429001

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 18 of 27

PART ONE PART FIVE Why you should train management to respond to mental health concerns How all-encompassing is your mental health strategy? While many businesses may pride themselves on having an inclusive health and safety initiative, sometimes the real-life specifics may be lost in complicated processes. DEFINING YOUR APPROACH It's good to have a defined approach to dealing with mental health concerns on paper – but putting that into practice is something completely different. This sensitive subject may well be one that makes even the most seasoned nervous – after all, mishandling employee psychological concerns can have some serious ramifications. So, how much of a responsibility do employers have in staff mental health? OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario (OHSA), it's the employer's responsibility to take "every reasonable precaution" to ensure the health and safety of all their employees. While health and safety legislation doesn't specifically identify psychological health and safety, it should be considered best practice for employers to address mental harm in the same way as physical harm. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services |  Workplace Mental Health WSPS.CA 19 WSPS.CA 19

Articles in this issue

Archives of this issue

view archives of Guides & Toolkits - What to consider when implementing a Mental Health and Safety Program in your workplace