Presentation description
Mental health is now a priority issue for most organizations. Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act now include a new obligation for employers to protect not only the physical, but also the psychological integrity of workers, as well as the obligation to identify and take action on psychosocial risks in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the context explaining the importance of addressing psychosocial risks (PSR) in the workplace
- Know evidence-based methods to better prevent PSR in the workplace
- Act by applying science-based actions and promising practices to better manage psychosocial risks (PSR) and their negative impacts
Topics covered
- Changes in the law in Quebec and their impact on the mental health of workers
- Definition of psychosocial risks at work
- CNESST requirements
- Demands and resources model
- Definition of psychosocial risks targeted by CNESST
- Resources to implement and promote to mitigate each risk targeted by CNESST
Target audience
Managers
Format and duration
Offered as virtual sessions of varying from 1.5 to 2.5 hours, they include 2 parts:
- Part 1 : Content presentation
- Part 2 : Guided workshop
Different pedagogical approaches are available and can be discussed with Global-Watch, depending on your needs.
Workshop
The conference will be followed by a participatory workshop that engages participants in discussions aimed at deepening their knowledge and encouraging their own reflections based on their context.
Materials provided
All participants will receive a summary document highlighting the key points covered.
The presentation document will not be provided to participants.