Workers psychological health now a safety issue
A report by researchers from University College Cork Ireland concluded that 76% of Irish employers see employee mental health and wellbeing as their responsibility. The finding, which is based on a survey of 1,501 firms employing ten or more workers, is based on employers’ response when asked to what extent they agreed with the statement that “Mental health is a personal issue and not one which should be addressed at work”. Fifty-five percent disagreed strongly with the statement and 21% slightly
Psychological Health & Safety At Work: Compliance And Guidance
Recent guidance on safety risks for employee mental health. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health ( IOSH) recommends the development of a structured approach to the problems of workplace mental health and provides guidance to its members to think prevention, safety, compliance, risk assessment, and employee support therapy. The new ISO standard published in July 2012 is in the form of guidelines that addresses psychological health, ISO 45003 Occupational health and safety management –
EAP Institute Online Learning Programme 2023
