Psychosocial risk assessment
Assessing and managing psychosocial risks is crucial for ensuring a healthy, safe and productive work environment. When not adequately addressed, psychosocial risks can create critical situations that harm workers’ physical and psychological health while undermining overall safety and organisational wellbeing.
Psychosocial risks relate to poor work organisation and management, inadequate interpersonal relationships among colleagues and supervisors, and an unsuitable work environment.
Legislative Decree 81/2008 requires the employer to prevent all risks, including psychosocial risks. These must be treated with the same attention given to all other risks. Preventing them requires a thorough assessment that identifies the risks and enables effective management measures.
These measures include awareness-raising and training sessions for all workers, with particular attention to top management, whose role is crucial in promoting a positive organisational climate and preventing stress, conflict and psychological distress.
CEPER's approach to psychosocial risk assessment
Preliminary and in-depth assessment of work-related stress risk
Assessment of violence and harassment risk in the workplace
FAQ
Why is it essential to prevent psychosocial risks?
Psychosocial risks arise from inadequate organisational, managerial and relational aspects within the organisation. These factors directly affect workers’ physical and mental health, increasing the risk of accidents, illness and absence from work. Although psychosocial risks are distinct from physical risks, the two are closely interconnected and can amplify each other. Managing both in an integrated way is essential for creating a healthy, safe and productive work environment.
Why is it important to involve workers in the risk assessment process?
Involving workers in the psychosocial risk assessment process is essential for accurate analysis and targeted interventions. Their participation provides valuable information and promotes greater awareness of risks, encouraging shared responsibility for prevention. The company should clearly communicate the objectives of the assessment and ensure transparency regarding the use of collected data. This approach builds trust in leadership, improves the organisational climate and fosters collaboration across all levels. Active worker involvement not only reduces risks but also helps create a safer, more harmonious and wellbeing-focused work environment.
How does the prevention of psychosocial risks affect organisational wellbeing?
Preventing psychosocial risks has a positive impact on organisational wellbeing by improving worker health, the organisational climate and levels of motivation and satisfaction. When work-related stress and other forms of workplace distress are effectively prevented, workers feel more valued and satisfied, contributing to a safer, more productive work environment. This leads to greater attention to safe behaviour, better adherence to procedures and increased productivity, along with lower absenteeism and turnover. For the company, preventing psychosocial risks means not only reducing costs related to accidents and performance declines but also gaining a competitive advantage through a more positive, proactive and motivated workforce.
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