Troy Winters

1 week ago | ohscanada.com | Bill Howatt |Troy Winters

In the latest article in our ongoing series on psychological health and safety policies, we turn our attention to the crisis response policy. While preventive measures are essential, organizations must also be prepared to respond effectively when employees experience mental health crises.

2 weeks ago | ohscanada.com | Bill Howatt |Troy Winters

Building on our previous articles about psychological health and safety policies, we now focus on the workplace accommodations policy – a crucial element for creating an inclusive environment supporting employees with permanent or episodic disabilities, including mental health conditions. Feeling included is a fundamental pillar in workplace psychological health and safety.

3 weeks ago | ohscanada.com | Bill Howatt |Troy Winters

In our previous articles, we examined psychological safety programs and workplace policies. This fifth installment focuses on developing a violence and harassment (V/H) policy – a critical component for protecting employees, ensuring legal compliance, and responding to occurrences. The critical role of a violence and harassment policyWhile earlier policies aim to create favourable workplace conditions, this policy addresses serious issues that significantly impact psychological health.

1 month ago | ohscanada.com | Bill Howatt |Troy Winters

Although not legally mandated, a respectful and safe workplace policy is beneficial for organizations of all sizes, serving as a crucial tool to foster a psychologically safe and inclusive work environment. Implementing a respectful and safe workplace policy increases belonging, inclusion and psychological safety.

1 month ago | ohscanada.com | Troy Winters |Bill Howatt

The psychological health and safety (PHS) regulation and enforcement bus has left the station, and we’re witnessing a decisive turning point regarding work-related psychological health and safety. Employers are facing a critical choice: get on board or risk being run over by legal requirements, enforcement actions and the mounting dangers and costs of inaction.