Feb 17, 2017
Psychosocial risks: What symptoms and what consequences?
Regardless of the industry, more and more employees suffer from symptoms related to psychosocial risks. Every employee is affected.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms can be numerous:
- Difficulty concentrating at work,
- Trouble sleeping,
- Work-related stress,
- Irritability,
- Excessive use of medication, etc.
These symptoms should alert the competent person within the company in order to take preventive measures as early as possible and avoid more serious situations, such as fainting or burnouts.
What are the consequences?
Psychosocial risks have impacts on:
- The physical and mental health of employees, potentially leading to severe situations,
- The overall functioning of the company: reduced productivity, increased workplace accidents and absenteeism, and a deteriorated social climate.
How to prevent them?
It is crucial to conduct a risk assessment to identify the sources of psychosocial risks. Once the analysis is complete:
- Implement concrete solutions,
- Involve employees in a collective prevention approach,
- Minimize risk factors to the greatest extent possible.
Prevention is essential for ensuring the well-being of employees and the smooth operation of the company.
The role of SSTL
As an external prevention service, SSTL can:
- Assist you in the evaluation of psychosocial risks,
- Propose a detailed action plan tailored to your company.
Feel free to contact us for more information. Our consultants are here to help.
