Psychological health

Recorded: Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Timing: 06.00 – 07.30 (UTC)

What’s this webinar about?

The first event on Day One of our chase-the-sun series on key OH&S topics, this webinar explores not only why psychological health, safety and well-being should be at the heart of OH&S, but also the importance of recognizing different risks and needs. With an introduction to ISO 45003, the first global standard on this topic,  we will discuss how organizations can identify and manage  psychosocial risks taking into account how this varies for different workers depending on individual characteristics and other factors.  Our experts will offer practical, easily implemented approaches and tips for ensuring no worker is left unprotected.

Who should attend this webinar?

• All businesses and organizations irrespective of region, size or sector

What will participants gain?

• An increased understanding of how to use ISO 45003 to manage psychological health and safety at work
• A stronger awareness of the importance of tailoring the management of psychological health to individual circumstances
• Practical tips and advice on using the standard effectively
• The chance to submit questions to our experts, both in advance and on the day
• A post-event copy of all presentations and a recording of the webinar

This event contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages, SDG 5 Gender equality, SDG 8 Decent wor and economic growth, and SDG 10 Reduced inequalities.

AGENDA

06:00 Introduction to the panel

06:05 Why psychological health, safety and wellbeing should be at the heart of OH&S

06:15 Introducing ISO 45003 and tailoring your approach to managing psychological health

06:30 Series of panel discussions, such as:

• Addressing psychological health and safety in different sectors and sizes of organizations
• The different psychosocial risks for workers with different characteristics
• Taking steps to ensure no-one is left behind
• The user experience: how has ISO 45003 helped?
• Practical tips and advice from the experts
• LIVE Q&A

07:25 How to obtain the standards and how to get more information

Sally is BSI’s Lead Standards Development Manager for business improvement and occupational health and safety management. She is responsible for working with both national and international experts to develop documents that help organizations of all types to improve the way they operate and to better protect the people who work for them.

Sally engages with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure the widest possible views are taken into account when the UK inputs to international standards and frequently holds public meetings to encourage users of the standards to raise issues and propose improvements.

Sally is the manager  of the ISO technical committee responsible for the world’s first international standard on occupational health and safety management, ISO 45001, and is actively involved in the development of ISO 45003 (guidance on psychological health and safety at work) which will also be the first globally agreed standard of its type.

Kate is an Award Winning Thought Leader, Author, Journalist, Keynote Speaker and expert on health, safety and well-being.  With over 20 years of experience across all sectors, from Regulator to consultant, Kate uses her experience, knowledge and expertise to drive BSI's global strategy for creating safer, healthier, fairer, and more inclusive workplaces.

Kate uses her voice and work to reach global audiences to champion cultural change, which puts trust, engagement and well-being at the forefront and inspires colleagues and stakeholders around the world to make a difference. Kate’s work includes working with NGOs including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, and research institutions to drive insight and policy change.

Kate has developed the first global training and certification programme for ISO 45003 on psychological health and safety management and authored the best practice framework on workplace trust, engagement, inclusion and well-being - BSI’s Prioritizing People Model©, which has reached 8000 organizations across 119 countries and a global audience in excess of 50 million.

Joelle Mitchell is an Organisational Psychologist and human factors specialist, currently working with People Diagnostix as their Global Head of Psychological Health and Safety.
She takes academic research findings from the fields of psychology, OHS and human factors, and translates them into the language and tools used in the field of risk management. She applies the principles of evidence-based practice to drive improvement in psychological health and safety outcomes. She is a regular speaker at industry events and co-host of the Psych Health and Safety Podcast. Her qualifications include a BSc(Honours) and a Master of Applied Psychology.