Safe and healthy in the workplace – that should be a given. Just as a fire commander would never send their team into action without a helmet and protective gear, it is also the responsibility of employers to protect their staff from hazards. This applies not only to physical safety, but also to mental health.
Time and deadline pressure, high noise levels, poor lighting conditions, frequent work interruptions, challenging customers, ... the list of daily strains at the workplace is long. There is simply no "stress-free zone." And let's be honest, that would be utopian. But what happens when these strains affect us long-term and cause real distress? That is when experts speak of excessive strain. And precisely this can lead to serious health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases, depression, or burnout.
Factors that influence our stress management
Whether we cope well with stress depends on many factors: How good is the support within the team? How strong is our personal resilience? And what is the general state of our health? All of this plays a role. Ultimately, however, it is the employer's responsibility to minimize excessive strain as much as possible and thus protect the mental health of their employees.
Legal Requirements: The Risk Assessment of Psychosocial Risks
Ensuring workplace safety is one of an employer's core responsibilities. Neglecting workplace safety can lead to liability and severe penalties. This also applies to protection against mental strain and psychosocial hazards.
Therefore, it is legally required to regularly conduct a so-called "psychosocial risk assessment" (in Austria: "evaluation of psychological work-related stress"). This assessment helps to identify mental health risks early on and take action before stress turns into burnout.
Your solution for a secure risk assessment
With PERSENTIS CARE, we offer a simple, cost-effective, and legally compliant solution: you can carry out your risk assessment with complete peace of mind while simultaneously sustainably strengthening the mental health of your employees.
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