Psychological health problems can lead to physical and mental health problems, influencing employees’ well-being and impacting on their ability to work and their relationships at work.
Companies are obliged to carry out a Psychosocial Risk Assessment.
And they can benefit greatly from doing so.
Talk to SEPRI or your Occupational Health provider to get a quote for your company: call 253 271 525 or email comunicacao@sepri.pt.
And read on to find out more.
AWARENESS-RAISING MATERIALS
What are the main psychosocial risk factors?
Currently, the psychosocial risks associated with the absence of boundaries between work and leisure, as well as the difficulty in balancing personal and professional life, are the ones that have gained the most importance and visibility.
The table shows the main psychosocial risk factors according to the COPSOQ.
Consequences for employees:
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Personal and family suffering
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Physical ailments such as muscle and joint pain
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Cardiovascular problems or hypertension
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Mental illness, such as depression or burnout
Consequences for companies:
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Absenteeism
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Decreased productivity and quality of work
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Conflicts
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Violence and a deteriorating working environment
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Need to replace employees
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Health costs
Where to start?
Companies can start by carrying out a Psychosocial Risk Assessment.
This will allow them to get to know the reality of the organization and identify priority areas for intervention.
After this initial diagnosis, the psychologist will be able to advise on measures to be adopted to minimize the risk.
Workers can start by developing self-knowledge that allows them to identify warning signs in themselves.
In parallel, they should try to develop or improve strategies for managing anxiety and stress; communicating with colleagues, supervisors and managers about situations that may be compromising their health and well-being.
