Health & Well-Being

Psychological health and well-being is an important part of a healthy, safe, and productive organization. A competent OHS professional should be aware of the challenges faced by employers with regard to creating a safe and psychologically healthy work environment. In addition to being aware of the challenges, OHS professionals should understand the various factors that influence worker well-being, ranging from workplace attitudes and power dynamics, to cultural and individual differences.

Units of Competency

201 Demonstrate
Understanding of the Standard for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace
202 Demonstrate
Understanding of workplace factors that influence worker well-being
204 Communicate
And apply strategies and practices to improve psychological health and safety in the workplace
207 Implement
Strategies and practices to improve organizational culture and climate