Psychological Hazards

Psychological hazards are stressors in the workplace that adversely affect mental health and personal well-being, including fatigue, shift work, bullying and violence.

Health, Safety + Environment Psychological Hazard resources

The following Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) resources can be used to manage psychological hazards in the workplace:

Other U of A Psychological resources

HRHSE has prepared a series of Psychological Health and Safety resources based on the following 13 risk factors:

  1. Balance
  2. Civility and Respect
  3. Clear Leadership and Expectations
  4. Engagement
  5. Growth and Development
  6. Involvement and Influence
  7. Physical Safety
  8. Psychological Competencies and Requirements
  9. Psychological Protection
  10. Psychological Support
  11. Organizational Culture
  12. Recognition and Reward
  13. Workload Management

Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces