ISO 45003 - Psychological health and safety at work

ISO 45003 - Psychological health and safety at work

The first global standard giving practical guidance on managing psychological health at work

The first global standard giving practical guidance on managing psychological health at work
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What is ISO 45003?

ISO 45003 is the first global standard giving practical guidance on managing psychological health in the workplace. It provides guidance on the management of psychosocial risk, as part of an occupational health and safety management system.

It includes:

  • Information on how to recognize the psychosocial hazards that can affect workers, such as those that arise from home working
  • Offers examples of effective – often simple - actions that can be taken to manage these and improve employee wellbeing

Who benefits from psychological well-being at work?

  • ISO 45003 is written to help organizations using an occupational health and safety management system based on ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety
  • Psychological well-being at work is useful for organizations that haven't yet implemented an occupational health and safety management system

Why ISO 45003 is good for your organization

Supporting mental health within your organization has never been more important.

As well as helping you to build a positive working environment, a framework for managing psychological health and safety can help to improve your organizational resilience and enhance engagement, performance and productivity.

Other benefits include:

  • High levels of discretionary effort
  • Improved recruitment, retention and diversity
  • Enhanced worker engagement
  • Increased innovation
  • Legal compliance
  • Reduced absence from workplace stress, burnout, anxiety and depression

What are psychosocial risks?

SDG goals

How ISO 45003 supports the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals

Organizations that are committed to sustainability are increasingly aligning their corporate strategies to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ISO 45003 demonstrates an organization's commitment to ensuring decent work conditions, health and well-being.

For organizations seeking to enhance their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) profile, implementation of ISO 45003 and its alignment to the SDGs sends a powerful message to shareholders and stakeholders including employees, that they truly care for their people.

EMCOR case study

EMCOR UK is the first organization globally to achieve certification against BSI’s psychological health and safety at work scheme, based on ISO 45003

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