Subscribe to our Mailing Lists (It's free!)
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
SAFETY4SEA
  • Home
  • Safety
    • All
    • Accidents
    • Alerts
    • Loss Prevention
    • Maritime Health
    • Regulation
    • Safety
    • Seafarers
    • Security
    freight crime

    Report: Freight crime low on police priorities

    imca lessons learned

    Lessons learned: Always check fixings at height

    imca fire onboard

    Lessons learned: Ensure joint inspection of work by third-party contractors

    underwater noise from ships

    IMO: Draft guidelines for addressing underwater noise from ships

  • SEAFiT
    • All
    • Intellectual
    • Mental
    • Physical
    • Social
    • Spiritual
    psychotherapy

    Working in business? How psychotherapy can be a life-changing experience

    sexual health

    Sexual health important to overall wellbeing: Key considerations

    Meditation

    What happens when you meditate daily: 10+1 benefits

    kidney stones

    Preventing kidney stones: How to stay hydrated onboard

  • Green
    • All
    • Arctic
    • Ballast
    • Emissions
    • Fuels
    • Green Shipping
    • Pollution
    • Ship Recycling
    • Technology
    portsmouth port

    Portsmouth Port: New project to decarbonize cost-effectively

    cma cgm french shipping decarbonization

    CMA CGM: €200 million call for decarbonization of French shipping

    pil lloyds register

    LR to help PIL reduce emissions through digitalization

    uk offshore methane emissions

    Study: UK offshore methane emissions largely underestimated

  • Smart
    • All
    • Connectivity
    • Cyber Security
    • E-navigation
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Maritime Software
    • Smart
    portsmouth port

    Portsmouth Port: New project to decarbonize cost-effectively

    pil lloyds register

    LR to help PIL reduce emissions through digitalization

    nyk ghelia autonomous ships

    NYK, Ghelia to collaborate on autonomous ships development

    allianz cyber risks

    Allianz: Cyber risks the most important risk globally

  • Risk
    • All
    • CIC
    • Detentions
    • Fines
    • PSC Focus
    • Vetting
    Keppel Offshore fines

    Keppel Offshore & Marine pays $65m in fines after corruption case

    fmc delay and disruption claims

    FMC: Increase in “Delay and Disruption” claims

    crew jail illegal sell of marine gas oil

    Singapore: 11 crew jailed due to Illegal sale of marine gas oil

    uk mca ships detentions

    UK MCA: Five new foreign flagged ships detained during December 2022

  • Others
    • All
    • Diversity in shipping
    • Maritime Knowledge
    • Offshore
    • Ports
    • Reports
    • Shipping
    • Sustainability
    • Videos
    portsmouth port

    Portsmouth Port: New project to decarbonize cost-effectively

    underwater noise from ships

    IMO: Draft guidelines for addressing underwater noise from ships

    uk offshore methane emissions

    Study: UK offshore methane emissions largely underestimated

    vietnam cargo ship washed ashore

    Watch: Cargo ship washes ashore in Vietnam

  • Columns
    Maritime Just Transition Task Force: Engaging industry in social dialogue

    Maritime Just Transition Task Force: Engaging industry in social dialogue

    Career Paths: David Tournay, Maritime Skills Alliance

    Career Paths: Sinikka Hartonen, One Sea Association

    Career Paths: David Tournay, Maritime Skills Alliance

    Career Paths: David Tournay, Maritime Skills Alliance

    Trending Tags

    • Career Paths
    • Industry Voices
    • Maripedia
    • Maritime History
    • Resilience
    • Seafarers Stories
    • SeaSense
  • Events
  • Plus
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Safety
    • All
    • Accidents
    • Alerts
    • Loss Prevention
    • Maritime Health
    • Regulation
    • Safety
    • Seafarers
    • Security
    freight crime

    Report: Freight crime low on police priorities

    imca lessons learned

    Lessons learned: Always check fixings at height

    imca fire onboard

    Lessons learned: Ensure joint inspection of work by third-party contractors

    underwater noise from ships

    IMO: Draft guidelines for addressing underwater noise from ships

  • SEAFiT
    • All
    • Intellectual
    • Mental
    • Physical
    • Social
    • Spiritual
    psychotherapy

    Working in business? How psychotherapy can be a life-changing experience

    sexual health

    Sexual health important to overall wellbeing: Key considerations

    Meditation

    What happens when you meditate daily: 10+1 benefits

    kidney stones

    Preventing kidney stones: How to stay hydrated onboard

  • Green
    • All
    • Arctic
    • Ballast
    • Emissions
    • Fuels
    • Green Shipping
    • Pollution
    • Ship Recycling
    • Technology
    portsmouth port

    Portsmouth Port: New project to decarbonize cost-effectively

    cma cgm french shipping decarbonization

    CMA CGM: €200 million call for decarbonization of French shipping

    pil lloyds register

    LR to help PIL reduce emissions through digitalization

    uk offshore methane emissions

    Study: UK offshore methane emissions largely underestimated

  • Smart
    • All
    • Connectivity
    • Cyber Security
    • E-navigation
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Maritime Software
    • Smart
    portsmouth port

    Portsmouth Port: New project to decarbonize cost-effectively

    pil lloyds register

    LR to help PIL reduce emissions through digitalization

    nyk ghelia autonomous ships

    NYK, Ghelia to collaborate on autonomous ships development

    allianz cyber risks

    Allianz: Cyber risks the most important risk globally

  • Risk
    • All
    • CIC
    • Detentions
    • Fines
    • PSC Focus
    • Vetting
    Keppel Offshore fines

    Keppel Offshore & Marine pays $65m in fines after corruption case

    fmc delay and disruption claims

    FMC: Increase in “Delay and Disruption” claims

    crew jail illegal sell of marine gas oil

    Singapore: 11 crew jailed due to Illegal sale of marine gas oil

    uk mca ships detentions

    UK MCA: Five new foreign flagged ships detained during December 2022

  • Others
    • All
    • Diversity in shipping
    • Maritime Knowledge
    • Offshore
    • Ports
    • Reports
    • Shipping
    • Sustainability
    • Videos
    portsmouth port

    Portsmouth Port: New project to decarbonize cost-effectively

    underwater noise from ships

    IMO: Draft guidelines for addressing underwater noise from ships

    uk offshore methane emissions

    Study: UK offshore methane emissions largely underestimated

    vietnam cargo ship washed ashore

    Watch: Cargo ship washes ashore in Vietnam

  • Columns
    Maritime Just Transition Task Force: Engaging industry in social dialogue

    Maritime Just Transition Task Force: Engaging industry in social dialogue

    Career Paths: David Tournay, Maritime Skills Alliance

    Career Paths: Sinikka Hartonen, One Sea Association

    Career Paths: David Tournay, Maritime Skills Alliance

    Career Paths: David Tournay, Maritime Skills Alliance

    Trending Tags

    • Career Paths
    • Industry Voices
    • Maripedia
    • Maritime History
    • Resilience
    • Seafarers Stories
    • SeaSense
  • Events
  • Plus
No Result
View All Result
SAFETY4SEA

Psychosocial risk management at work: Drivers and barriers

by The Editorial Team
January 9, 2023
in Mental
Psychosocial risk management at work: Drivers and barriers
FacebookTwitterEmailLinkedin

Psychosocial risks are among the main challenges for occupational health and safety in the modern workplace and are linked to any factors that can cause physical or mental harm to employees, varying from work-related stress to workplace violence, including harassment. What is the main way forward for business leaders to ensure psychosocial risk management in a traditional and intense industry like shipping?

Psychosocial risk management is a process of managing the risks associated with psychological and social factors in the workplace. It involves identifying, assessing, and controlling the psychological and social risks that may affect employees’ health, safety, and wellbeing.

As implied, this process includes creating policies and procedures that are designed to protect employees from physical, emotional, and mental harm. It also involves providing support and resources to help employees cope with stress, reduce conflict, and increase job satisfaction.

Psychosocial risk factors in shipping

RelatedNews

Working in business? How psychotherapy can be a life-changing experience

Stay SEAFiT: Supporting people with mental health issues

Psychosocial risk factors in the shipping industry can include long working hours and high levels of stress associated with the nature of the job, poor working conditions due to lack of monitoring onboard, lack of diversity, inadequate training, as well as isolation due to being away from home for long periods.

In addition, the lack of safety protocols and adherence to safety standards, as well as the insecurity driven by piracy and geopolitical tensions can lead to increased levels of stress for the crew members onboard.

Of course, employees ashore are also a major part of the shipping industry, often facing increased workloads and stressful working conditions in the fast-paced shipping environment.

Drivers of psychosocial risk management at work

1. Effective leadership: The key to successful organizations is the transition from conventional to transformational leadership that puts humans on top. A key driver to people’s wellness in this respect is leaders who understand the importance of psychosocial risk management and commit to taking action to protect employees’ mental health.

2. Employee engagement: Creating an environment of open communication and two-way dialogue between employees and managers can help make people an integral part of internal operations, thus being able to proactively identify potential risks and solutions with respect to people’s wellness within the organization. A culture of trust, respect and open communication between employees and management is the A and Z of psychologically safe workplaces.

3. Training and education: Educating both employees and managers on the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, as well as the importance of managing psychosocial risks, is essential for creating a supportive workplace. Investments on such training may include resources to develop strategies to identify and address psychosocial risks at work.

4. Establishing and implementing policies: Establishing policies and processes to identify, assess, and manage psychosocial risks is essential for creating a culture of wellbeing.

5. Evaluation and monitoring: Integrating a mental health policy is not enough to ensure people’s wellness. On the contrary, regularly monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of psychosocial risk management measures is essential for ensuring that the organization is meeting its goals.

Barriers to psychosocial risk management at work

1. Lack of understanding: Many employers do not understand the importance of psychosocial risk management and how it can benefit the workplace. This is more regularly seen in small enterprises that do not have official, comprehensive plans in place for employees’ wellbeing.

2. Lack of resources: Many employers do not have the resources to invest in psychosocial risk management, such as hiring mental health professionals or providing training for employees.

3. Fear of stigma: Employees may be reluctant to discuss their mental health or take part in any measures put in place to safeguard their mental wellbeing. There may be a stigma attached to discussing mental health in the workplace and some employees may be afraid to speak up about any issues they are facing.

4. Short-term focus: Employers may have a short-term focus when it comes to psychosocial risk management, prioritizing immediate needs over long-term solutions. At the end of the day, every organization’s ultimate goal is to make profit and this is a very common trap that companies often find themselves in.

What should employers do to ensure psychosocial risk management at work?

  1. Develop a comprehensive psychosocial risk management plan. This should include understanding the psychosocial risks in the workplace, assessing the risks, and implementing strategies to manage them.
  2. Implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. This includes policies and procedures on bullying, harassment, and discrimination, as well as work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
  3. Provide training and education to employees on psychosocial risks and how to address them in the workplace.
  4. Provide access to mental health support and services, such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) or counseling services.
  5. Regularly monitor and review psychosocial risks in the workplace and address any issues promptly.
  6. Utilize employee surveys and feedback to identify potential psychosocial risks and gauge employee engagement.
  7. Invest in occupational health and safety initiatives that promote health and well-being. This could include ergonomic assessments, stress management programs, and health promotion activities.
Tags: best practicesbetter working environmentcorporate lifelife onboardmental healthwellbeing

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Keppel Offshore fines

Keppel Offshore & Marine pays $65m in fines after corruption case

January 30, 2023
portsmouth port

Portsmouth Port: New project to decarbonize cost-effectively

January 30, 2023

SEAFiT Poll

What is the biggest obstacle for the social life onboard?

MARITIME EVENTS

Explore

  • Safety
  • Green
  • Smart
  • Risk
  • Others
  • Events
  • Plus

Useful Links

  • About
  • Disclaimer
  • Editorial Policies
  • Advertising
  • Contact

RISK4SEA Facts

Did you know that age matters for 2020? 52% more for Five Deficiency Ratio for Bulk Carriers aged 0-5 yo vs. 2019 in Australia.

Learn more risk4sea.com

© 2021 SAFETY4SEA

No Result
View All Result
  • Safety
    • Alerts
    • Accidents
    • Loss Prevention
    • Maritime Health
    • Regulation
    • Safety
    • Seafarers
    • Security
  • Green
    • Arctic
    • Ballast
    • Emissions
    • Fuels
    • Green Shipping
    • Pollution
    • Ship Recycling
    • Technology
  • Smart
    • Connectivity
    • Cyber Security
    • E-navigation
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Maritime Software
    • Smart
  • Risk
    • CIC
    • Detentions
    • Fines
    • PSC Focus
    • Vetting
  • Others
    • Diversity in shipping
    • Maritime Knowledge
    • Offshore
    • Ports
    • Reports
    • Shipping
    • Sustainability
    • Videos
  • Columns
    • Opinions
    • Career Paths
    • Industry Voices
    • Maripedia
    • Maritime History
    • Seafarers Stories
    • SeaSense
  • Events
  • Plus

© 2021 SAFETY4SEA

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Disclaimer.