Spotting Psychosocial Hazards: Identifying Risks in the Workplace
What’s it all about?
We often think of workplace hazards as physical slippery floors, heavy machinery, poor lighting. But some of the most harmful risks are invisible.
They’re not found in faulty equipment or broken stairs. They live in the culture, in the workload, in the relationships between people.
These are psychosocial hazards—and they’re a growing threat to wellbeing, performance, and retention in every industry.
Psychosocial hazards are aspects of work that can negatively impact an employee’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, and overall psychological safety.
Left unchecked, these risks contribute to stress, burnout, anxiety, absenteeism—and even long-term psychological injury.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
· Define and identify key psychosocial risks
· Recognize early signs of distress in teams and individuals
· Understand the impact of poor work design and toxic culture
· Use tools and frameworks to assess risk factors
· Take proactive steps to support mental wellbeing at work
Who should attend this workshop:
· Managers and team leaders looking to create a safe workplace
· HR professionals wanting to protect team wellbeing
· Staff members and individuals who care about workplace wellbeing