Psychological health and safety in the workplace —Prevention, promotion, and guidance to staged implementation

Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-Z1003-13/BNQ 9700-803/2013 (R2018)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
03.100.30
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Standard specifies requirements for a documented and systematic approach to develop and sustain a psychologically healthy and safe workplace. In addition, this Standard provides a framework to create and continually improve a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, including; a) the identification and elimination of hazards in the workplace that pose a risk of psychological harm; to a worker; b) the assessment and control of the risks in the workplace associated with hazards that cannot be; eliminated; c) implementing structures and practices that support and promote psychological health and safety in the workplace; and fostering a culture that promotes wellbeing in the workplace.

Project need:

To propose reaffirmation of CAN/CSA-Z1003-13/BNQ 9700-803/2013 (R2018). The anticipated impact of this Standard upon Canadian workplaces is to cultivate psychologically healthy and safe workplaces using the Psychological health and safety management system (PHSMS). Workplaces with a positive approach to psychological health and safety are in better position to recruit and retain talented workers, enhance productivity with a reduction in worker turnover and absenteeism, and improve organizational effectiveness. This Standard also provides guidance on how organizations can integrate PHSMS into existing organizational policies and processes.

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