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Physical harm: factors that pose a risk of injury or death, or otherwise negatively impact our physical health.
Emotional harm: factors that negatively impact our emotional wellbeing such as bullying, or an unmanageable workload.
Psychological harm: factors that limit our ability to show up as ourselves, express our identities and engage with others at work (e.g., propose new ideas, seek feedback and report problems) without fear of negative consequences
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What is physical safety in the workplace? |
Physical hazards are substances or activities that threaten your physical safety. They are present in most workplaces at one time or another. Hazards include unsafe conditions that can cause injury, illness and death. Examples include extreme temperature, poor air quality, noise and radiation.
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The WSIB has developed an online training course and workbook: Health and Safety 101. The workbook explains your rights and responsibilities on the job and tells you what the OHSA expects from your employer, your supervisor and you. You will receive a "proof of completion" certificate once you complete the training.
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Health and safety outside of Ontario/Canada |
The content in this section referred to legislation in the province of Ontario. Many of the concepts covered apply internationally. However, if you plan to work or are working in a location outside Ontario, please consult relevant local/regional and national laws and regulations. You can also consult your employer on workplace safety policies and practices both within their organization and where they are located.
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Not sure where to start? Try searching: [your location + workplace health/safety]
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What is emotional and psychological safety in the workplace? |
Emotional and psychological safety in the workplace is a belief shared within a team that it’s acceptable to take risks, express your ideas and concerns, speak up with questions and admit mistakes, all without fear of negative consequences.
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There are four stages of psychological safety an individual will (ideally) experience in a healthy workplace. Emotional and psychological safety are experienced when you’re able to move through all four stages without fear of embarrassment, marginalization or punishment.
Stage 1: Feeling included.
Stage 2: Feeling safe to learn.
Stage 3: Feeling safe to contribute.
Stage 4: Feeling safe to challenge the status quo.
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It’s important to remember that your rights to emotional and psychological safety are as valid as your right to physical safety in the workplace.
For a workplace to be physically safe, individuals must be aware of and protected from hazards that endanger their physical wellbeing well-being (e.g., odors from toxic chemicals). For a workplace to be emotionally and psychologically safe, individuals must be free from harassment and discrimination.