The Latest Research and Insights on PH&S in the Workplace
We compiled documents and reports from national Psychological Health & Safety experts that provide evidence-based information to help you along your journey.
The Latest Research and Insights on PH&S in the Workplace
We compiled documents and reports from National Psychological Health & Safety experts that provide evidence-based information to help you along your journey.
The CSA National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace
CAN/CSA-Z1003-13/BNQ 9700-803/2013 – Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace is a voluntary standard that specifies requirements for a documented and systematic approach to develop and sustain a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
Assembling the Pieces: An Implementation Guide to the National Standard of Canada
The SPE-Z1003 Handbook has been developed for use in conjunction with CAN/CSA-Z1003-13/ BNQ 9700-803/2013, the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. The Handbook has been designed to help users understand where to start and how to move their organization through the initial planning stages to full implementation of the Standard.
The Evolution of Workplace Mental Health in Canada
Dr. Samra’s research findings were incorporated into this book, authored by Mary Ann Baynton and Leanne Fournier. The Evolution of Workplace Mental Health In Canada track the evolution toward psychological health and safety in the workplace.
The Evolution of Workplace Mental Health in Canada: Research Report (2007-2017)
In this research report, Dr. Samra examines the evolution of Canadian workplace mental health policies and strategies from 2007-2017. Evolution was examined across several key thematic domains: Legal and Standards; Business; Education and Training; Media; Research; and Sector-Specific evolution.. These research findings were also incorporated into a book titled The Evolution of Workplace Mental Health in Canada: Toward a standard for psychological health and safety, authored by MyWorkplaceHealth consultant, Mary Ann Baynton, and her colleague Leanne Fournier.
Realizing the Positive ROI of Supporting Employees’ Mental Health
In this report, Deloitte takes a look at historical data from seven Canadian companies at various stages of their mental health investment journey to better understand common challenges and enablers of program success.
Case Study Research Project
In 2014, The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) launched a three-year national Case Study Research Project to better understand how workplaces of all sizes and sectors across Canada are implementing the National Standard. The Final Report is a summary of promising practices and lessons learned from 40 participating organizations. It synthesizes their experiences and discoveries to support other employers embarking on their own journey to promote workplace psychological health and safety.
Getting Ahead of the Perfect Legal Storm: Toward a basic legal standard of care for workers’ psychological safety
This report, written by the esteemed Dr. Martin Shain, is an update to his previous and ground-breaking works, The Perfect Legal Storm, Weathering the Perfect Legal Storm, The Careful Workplace and Preventing Workplace Meltdown.
The Shain Reports on Psychological Safety in the Workplace – A Summary
This resource, prepared for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, provides a summary of the report Dr. Martin Shain developed that provides steps employers’ can take to help meet the minimum requirements for providing a psychologically safe workplace.
Health Impact of Psychosocial Hazards at Work: An Overview (World Health Organization)
This review report focuses on the stress and health outcomes which arise from exposure to psychosocial risks in the workplace. Psychosocial hazards are defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in terms of the interactions among job content, work organisation and management, and other environmental and organizational conditions on one hand, and employees’ competences and needs on the other.