Psychological health & safety at WorkSafeBC
While physical health and safety is a familiar subject for most employers and workers, for some, psychological health and safety in the workplace is new. Although it may be new, managing psychological health and safety in the workplace is as important as managing physical health and safety.
Psychological health and safety is embedded in the way people interact with one another on a daily basis, and is part of the way working conditions and management practices are structured and how decisions are made and communicated. (Source: Canadian Standards Association)
Our Mental Health Strategy
Our Mental Health Strategy outlines our overall approach to workplace psychological health and safety, both as the workplace regulator and administrator of the workers’ compensation system. It also defines the terms we use when talking about psychological health and safety and provides the framework we will follow over the next few years.
Many of the plans outlined in the strategy will be shaped through active engagement with our stakeholders. We will take every opportunity to hear the concerns and needs of workers and employers — and to answer your questions. We will aim to raise awareness, educate, and provide resources and tools to help assess and address psychological risks in your workplace, just as we do for physical risks.
Resources
Mental Health Strategy
Our Mental Health Strategy outlines our overall approach to workplace psychological health and safety, both as the workplace regulator and administrator of the workers’ compensation system...
Our Mental Health Strategy — Overview
See a high-level overview of our Mental Health Strategy at WorkSafeBC, including our vision, focus areas, and intended...