Understanding and Preventing Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace (Managers)

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Psychosocial Risks by EVERESST
 Understanding and Preventing Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace (Managers)
 Training duration: 35 minutes

Progress of our online training courses

Autonomous and at your own pace

Each participant in our trainings can follow the training at their own pace, i.e. that he can, at any time before completing it, review the educational capsules as long as he has to, and leave the training platform and pick up where he left off.

Formation failed

In the event of a first failure of the training, each participant is entitled to follow it again; following a 2nd failure, he must be re-registered for training.

Participant allocation

When purchasing a participation in our training courses, you will obtain access codes for the training courses.
In the case of a "User" account, access will be automatically assigned to your account.
For a "Company" account, you will have to assign the codes manually in the management menu provided for this purpose.

Language change

This training is also available in French.
Therefore, even if you purchase the training in English, you will be able to switch to the French version.
You can change the language of this training only before it begins.

44 $ / participant
The purchase of training participations is non-refundable.
The access to the training is limited to 6 months after purchase.
 Pass mark
70 %
 Certificate validity
3 years
 Also available in French
Description of the training

This training is intended for managers.

This training provides in-depth learning on understanding and preventing psychosocial risks in the workplace, with a particular emphasis on the strategic role of executives and managers. It is aimed at members of management, managers, and supervisors who wish to exercise leadership that promotes psychological health and safety within their teams.

The training covers the legal framework applicable to psychosocial risks, recognized risk factors, the consequences of workplace stress, the complaint management process, as well as the key skills needed to establish a climate of trust. It highlights the manager's responsibilities in preventing at-risk situations, intervening appropriately, and creating a psychologically safe workplace.

    What you will learn
    • The legal framework surrounding psychosocial risks and the specific obligations of managers.
    • The different types of psychosocial risks and their impacts on teams.
    • How to recognize signs of distress, stress, and at-risk situations among employees.
    • The complaint management process in cases of harassment or violence.
    • The recognized psychosocial risk factors and their influence on engagement and performance.
    • The key leadership skills that foster trust and psychological safety.
    Learning Objectives
    • By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
    • Understand their legal obligations as managers regarding psychosocial risks.
    • Identify the main psychosocial risk factors within their team.
    • Recognize warning signs of stress, distress, or problematic situations.
    • Intervene appropriately in situations of harassment or violence in the workplace.
    • Implement prevention measures that promote a healthy work climate.
    • Develop leadership based on trust, active listening, and psychological safety.

    Training course plan

    Module 1 – Legal Framework and Responsibilities in Psychological Health

    • Integration of psychosocial risks into the OHSA
    • Definitions of psychosocial risks (PSR): Harassment, violence, potentially traumatic events, and domestic, family, and sexual violence
    • Legal framework (OHSA, CNESST, Charter of Rights, etc.)
    • Responsibilities of the employer, managers, and workers
    • Distinction between management rights and harassment
    • Recognition of warning signs in a worker
    • Harassment complaint management process

    Module  2 – Familiarization with Psychosocial Risk Factors

    • Concrete examples of at-risk behaviors based on the various psychosocial risk factors
    • Professional relationships
    • Workload
    • Work organization
    • Lack of trust and autonomy
    • Lack of support and recognition
    • Emotional demands

    Module  3 – Psychosocial Risks, Stress, and Impacts

    • Physical and psychological signs of stress
    • Escalation of stress toward burnout and work stoppage
    • Human and organizational consequences

    Module  4 – Prevention and Concrete Actions Based on Role

    • Expected actions from the employer
    • Key role of managers and supervisors
    • Role of workers
    • Available resources and the importance of dialogue

    Module 5 - Building a Climate of Trust Within Your Team

    • Introduction to mindful leadership
    • Key skills of mindful leadership
    • Taking the pulse of your team through modern leadership
    • Embodying the desired team culture by leading by example

      Progress of our online training courses

      Autonomous and at your own pace

      Each participant in our trainings can follow the training at their own pace, i.e. that he can, at any time before completing it, review the educational capsules as long as he has to, and leave the training platform and pick up where he left off.

      Formation failed

      In the event of a first failure of the training, each participant is entitled to follow it again; following a 2nd failure, he must be re-registered for training.

      Participant allocation

      When purchasing a participation in our training courses, you will obtain access codes for the training courses.
      In the case of a "User" account, access will be automatically assigned to your account.
      For a "Company" account, you will have to assign the codes manually in the management menu provided for this purpose.

      Language change

      This training is also available in French.
      Therefore, even if you purchase the training in English, you will be able to switch to the French version.
      You can change the language of this training only before it begins.