Tuesday, October 25, 2016
have THAT talk Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Videos Are Here!
Ottawa Public Health is thrilled to share the have THAT talk Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace video series! The videos are a result of a collaboration between Ottawa Public Health and the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The content was adapted with permission from Mindful Employer Canada.
These whiteboard animation videos on the 13 factors in the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace will be a helpful resource for all workplaces in Ottawa. The following psychosocial factors contribute to a mentally healthy workplace:- Organizational culture
- Psychological and social support
- Clear leadership and expectations
- Civility and respect
- Psychological demands
- Growth and development
- Recognition and reward
- Involvement and influence
- Workload management
- Engagement
- Balance
- Psychological protection
- Protection and physical safety
Head over to haveTHATtalk.ca and check them out! Let’s keep the conversation going about mental health. Each of the videos has a facilitator’s guide to help get the conversation started. There are many uses for the videos in workplaces, including some of these suggestions:- view a video in a team meeting and talk about it with colleagues
- use it as part of the orientation training for new employees
- use as an awareness tool for managers and supervisors
With the help of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, the videos went through extensive focus testing in many different workplace sectors. One focus group participant commented that; “the videos are light and funny, but provide a lot of important information in an easy to watch format. I really enjoy these videos and am very happy that they are being created. I believe they will be a valuable resource to bring the conversation about psychological health and safety into the workplace.”
We all have a role to play to make sure our workplace is mentally healthy and safe. If you have any questions or would like to know more about workplace psychological health and safety, contact the Workplace Health Line at 613-580-6744 ext 24197 or email us at Workplacehealth@ottawa.ca.
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