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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 well-being, 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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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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For a workplace to be physically safe, individuals must be aware of and protected from hazards that endanger their physical well-being (e.g., odours from toxic chemicals). For a workplace to be emotionally and psychologically safe, individuals must be free from harassment and discrimination.
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