Psychosocial risks and workers health

Introduction

Changes in the economic and social conditions have an effect on the health and safety of European workplace conditions. This article aims to give an overview on the theoretical background and current empirical findings regarding psychosocial risks, and their associated negative health outcomes for both the individual and the organisation.

Changing world of work and psychosocial risks

The working environment and the nature of work itself are both important influences on the health and well-being of working people[1]. Linked to psychosocial risks, issues such as work-related stress, workplace violence and harassment are widely recognised…