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A psychosocial hazard or work stressor is any occupational hazard related to the way work is designed, organized and managed, as well as the economic and social contexts of work. Unlike the other three categories of occupational hazard ( chemical , biological , and physical ), they do not arise from a physical substance, object, or hazardous ...
This chapter – the first of three chapters focused on psychosocial hazards – introduces the topic and provides an overview of key concepts related to psychosocial hazards. It presents a framework of ten psychosocial hazards that increase the risk of injury/illness: time pressure/role overload; emotional demands; poorly defined work roles ...
Jan 27, 2023 · Psychosocial hazards refer to those aspects of work design, the organization and management of work, and their social and environmental contexts, which have the potential to cause psychological, social, or physical harm [ 7 ]. There is a consensus regarding the nature of psychosocial hazards [ 8 ].
May 1, 2022 · Under each topic the causes, risk factors, potential health effects and options for minimising the risk are explained. Keywords: Psychological hazards, work-related stress, psychological risk factors, managing work-related stress.
Abstract. Exposure to work-related psychosocial hazards is escalating in today’s 24-hour society, which is increasingly dominated by knowledge work. This chapter – the first of three chapters focused on psychosocial hazards – introduces the topic and provides an overview of key concepts related to psychosocial hazards.
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Dec 13, 2023 · Psychosocial hazards are any hazards or risks in one’s environment and society that can cause harm. In a workplace setting, psychosocial hazards are things that can cause stress, which can then affect a person physically, psychologically, or both.
Oct 31, 2020 · Psychosocial risks are defined as those aspects related to the work design, organization and management, and their social contexts that may cause negative psychological, physical and social effects, when insufficiently managed ( 15, 33 ).
