Lesson 9: Psychological Hazards
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Lesson 9: Psychological Hazards
Psychological Hazards
When learning about Psychological Hazards, it's important to know that:
- Psychological Hazards affect the mental well-being or mental health of the worker
- Psychological Hazards are only now being recognized as potential workplace hazards
- Psychological Hazards usually occur because of interactions with others
Work-related stress.
Deadlines or sales targets.
Harassment in the workplace.
Stress from personal life (e.g., divorce, moving, death)
Technological changes.
Fatigue and hours of work.
Working alone.
When learning about Psychological Hazards, it's important to know that:
- Psychological Hazards affect the mental well-being or mental health of the worker
- Psychological Hazards are only now being recognized as potential workplace hazards
- Psychological Hazards usually occur because of interactions with others
Work-related stress.
Deadlines or sales targets.
Harassment in the workplace.
Stress from personal life (e.g., divorce, moving, death)
Technological changes.
Fatigue and hours of work.
Working alone.