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Articles about 'Psychosocial'

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‘You look much prettier when you smile’ — emerging psychosocial risks in the hospitality industry

contributorLauren Finestone

A study identifies some new psychosocial risks in hospitality jobs and proposes a way to assess them.

Let’s (not just) get physical — psychosocial hazards play a role in musculoskeletal disorders too

contributorLauren Finestone

Three recent studies show how important it is for workplaces to focus on identifying and controlling psychosocial as well as physical hazards if they want to reduce musculoskeletal disorders.

Can work health and safety management systems address psychosocial risks?

contributorLauren Finestone

Using anonymous data in workplace risk assessments, taking the results seriously and having a systematic approach to managing them can help organisations deal with psychosocial risks.

Mind and mood — how psychosocial factors shape recovery from surgery

contributorLauren Finestone

Research shows that our emotional and mental state can influence how well we heal and bounce back from surgery.

Webinar recording — Chronic Pain in Claims

contributorKathy Hubble

Kathy Hubble of Amelio Health, delves into the nature of chronic pain, explores approaches to its management, and offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, claims managers, and anyone involved in supporting individuals with chronic pain condi

Webinar recording — The Orebro: The power of early psychosocial screening and management to ensure a smooth recovery and return to work and life.

contributorDr Cassandra Zaina

This webinar, presented by Dr. Cassandra Zaina, discusses the importance and implementation of the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (ÖMPQ) in early psychosocial screening for workers' compensation cases.

Nine to thrive — the health benefits of work

contributorLauren Finestone

An important message for healthcare providers to give injured workers is that working is good for their recovery and their health.

It pays to share (evidence-based messages)

contributorRTWMatters team

Ten reasons to share the key messages from It Pays To Care with everyone who works with workers’ compensation claimants.

Heading mental health injury claims off at the pass

contributorLauren Finestone

Tips for some proactive strategies organisations can use to address mental health concerns before they escalate and become a workers’ comp claim.

How do Work Health and Safety psychosocial regulations line up with RTW laws? And how do employers comply with both?

contributorRTWMatters team

What should employers do to make sure they're complying with both Work Health and Safety psychosocial regulations and laws about return to work?

Webinar recording - The Uncomfortable Truths About Psychosocial Safety

contributorDr Michelle McQuaid

Best-selling author and workplace wellbeing teacher, Dr. Michelle McQuaid, talks us through how to understand, assess and minimise psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Webinar recording - Eliminating psychosocial risks

contributorJacquline Agius

Jacqueline Agius, the ACT’s WHS Commissioner talks about what psychosocial hazards are, the impacts they have on workers and others, and how workplaces can manage the associated risks and protect workers.

Webinar recording — Translating Employer Insights

contributorMegan Buick

Megan Buick, General Manager of the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Group at Comcare talks about the challenges employers experience in supporting work participation and provides many resources to help meet their needs.

Work's wellness factor — the challenges of involuntary loss of work

contributorLauren Finestone

An article in the Sydney Morning Herald about the emotional toll of involuntary retirement reminds us that being out of work for any reason — if we don't have control over the decision — is bad for our physical and mental health.