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EU-OSHA defines psychosocial risks as arising from ‘poor work design, organisation and management, as well as from poor social context of work, which may result in negative psychological, physical and social outcomes[1…
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Working conditions and occupational safety and health (OSH) of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) workers are largely underinvestigated, possibly because the situation of LGBTI people at work has…
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In recent decades significant changes have taken place in the world of work due to increasing globalisation, development of information, shift from the manufacturing to the service sector and significant…
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Construction is one of the most dangerous sectors in which to work, with a high number of accidents and cases of ill health[1] [2]. Research shows that psychosocial factors inherent in the design[3], organisation…
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In the following article challenges facing the public administration and their effects are described, with a concentrated focus on psychosocial issues. The effects of task requirements, work equipment, physical work…
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The agricultural sector encompasses a large variety of activities that has seen a number of major changes in recent years. These changes, along with a distinctive rural life and work-related problems may considerably…
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Most advanced economies have over the past decades seen a shift away from industry based employment structure towards service-based sectors instead[1]. This article examines the key psychosocial hazards for the service…
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This article will describe the key psychosocial risks in relation to vulnerable groups in the workplace. It will explain what is meant by ‘vulnerable workers’, and will, in turn, consider the psychosocial…
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Researchers play a vital role in advancing society. However, their work environment often exposes them to significant psychosocial risks that affect their health and well-being. Effectively managing these risks requires…
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Teamworking is a ‘double-edged sword’. On the one hand, teamworking has been recognised as a way of reducing work-related stress by enhancing employees’ job autonomy. Conversely, there is a risk that teamworking…
