Guides & Toolkits

13+ Workplace Factors Toolkits | MARCH 2022 1 BACK TO CONTENTS (MHCC, 2016) Psychological health problems & illnesses are the NUMBER ONE cause of disability in Canada Introduction to the Toolkits When you think of Occupational Health and Safety, protection from physical harm traditionally comes to mind – this means eliminating hazards where possible, receiving training on how to complete work safely and knowing when not to do something because you might get hurt. In today's changing workplace however, organizations are recognizing the need for protection from both physical and psychological harm – this means creating a work environment where individuals feel supported, energized and heard. Over the last number of years, workplaces have been striving to create and sustain psychologically healthy and safe workplaces. The CSAZ1003 Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (The National Standard) was the first voluntary standard that outlined requirements for a systematic approach to developing and sustaining a psychological health & safety management system. More recently, the ISO45003 Occupational health and safety management – Psychological health and safety at work – Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks was released as an international guideline. Workplaces continue to strive toward implementing these frameworks, and a key element of implementation is to identify and control for the hazards employees may be exposed to. There are currently 13 common workplace factors recognized by the National Standard that, when addressed with mindfulness and carefulness by employers, can positively impact the psychological health and safety of employees. Additional factors can be identified based on the unique needs of the workplace. To help you create a workplace that understands and addresses these factors, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) has created a series of toolkits highlighting the top resources for each one. Each toolkit has been carefully curated and contains reliable, evidence-based and accessible resources to enhance psychological health and safety in your organization. 47% of working Canadians consider their work to be the most stressful part of daily life (MHCC, 2016) of Canadian workers would feel comfortable talking to their employer about a psychological health issue (CCOHS, 2016) 23% ONLY

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