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.<\/p>\n
Companies are obliged to carry out a Psychosocial Risk Assessment.
\nAnd they can benefit greatly from doing so.
\nTalk to SEPRI or your Occupational Health provider to get a quote for your company: call 253 271 525 or email comunicacao@sepri.pt.
\nAnd read on to find out more. <\/p>\n
AWARENESS-RAISING MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n Infographic on Psychosocial Risks<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 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. Personal and family suffering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Physical ailments such as muscle and joint pain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cardiovascular problems or hypertension<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mental illness, such as depression or burnout<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Absenteeism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Decreased productivity and quality of work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Conflicts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Violence and a deteriorating working environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Need to replace employees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Health costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Companies can start by<\/em><\/strong> carrying out a Psychosocial Risk Assessment. Workers can start by<\/em><\/strong> developing self-knowledge that allows them to identify warning signs in themselves. Companies are obliged to carry out a Psychosocial Risk Assessment.\n
What are the main psychosocial risk factors?<\/h3>\n
\nThe table shows the main psychosocial risk factors according to the COPSOQ. <\/p>\nConsequences for employees:<\/h3>\n
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Consequences for companies:<\/h3>\n
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Where to start?<\/h3>\n
\nThis will allow them to get to know the reality of the organization and identify priority areas for intervention.
\nAfter this initial diagnosis, the psychologist will be able to advise on measures to be adopted to minimize the risk. <\/p>\n
\nIn 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. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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