The debate around mental health in the workplace remains a hot topic Concerns over worker wellbeing continue to loom large in discussions across Canadian workplaces.
While research shows that healthcare workers, emergency responders and educators experience trauma and stress at work more frequently, workers in all industries face mental health challenges in the workplace. Research and worker experiences suggest that more attention needs to be paid to workplace factors that impact worker mental health – factors ranging from reasonable job demands/job control to worker engagement, physical safety and respect.
Taking a proactive approach To help workplaces create healthier and safer jobs, the Worker Health and Safety Centre (WHSC), Ontario's official occupational safety and health training centre, supports public and private sector workers in all industries, their representatives, supervisors and employers with programs designed to:
It identifies mental health hazards, encourages discussion about preventive and protective measures for safer and healthier work, and provides tools to identify signs of stress-related effects.
For a limited time, WHSC is offering discounted rates on vital workplace mental health training when booked in May – don't miss this opportunity to purchase training now for future dates over the summer.
Workplace mental health training programs include:
Critical incidents and post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosocial hazards and workplace mental health, stress at work, and workplace violence and harassment.
Training will be offered virtually as well as on-site to train a larger workforce.
Contact your local Training Services representative for more information about onsite delivery. Also check out our complete training schedule, including certified Part I, Part II, and refresher training. Properly trained and certified Joint Health and Safety Committee members can play a key role in creating a psychologically safe and healthy workplace.
Register today
Need more information?
Please contact your local WHSC Training Services representative.
Email: contactus@whsc.on.ca
Visit: whsc.on.ca
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