Psychosocial risks

Psychosocial risks – anything in the design or management of work that increases the risk of work-related stress can be understood as a psychosocial hazard. Work-related stress is one of the health risks most frequently identified by workers in Europe. The factors that can cause stress for workers and influence their health and well-being can be related to the following: job content; work intensity and job autonomy; working time arrangements and work–life balance; social environment, including interpersonal relationships at work and social support; job insecurity; and career development.

Sources:

International Labour Organization. (2022). Psychosocial risks and stress at work. International Labour Organization. Retrieved from https://surl.li/txdgui

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions. Psychosocial risks. (2022). Retrieved from https://surl.li/jnfjkj