Traditionally workplace safety has always been associated with hard hats, warning signs and accident prevention polices. Even though physical safety is important, the need for mental health is now a growing concern and is also overlooked by almost all organizations. Poor mental health can actually lead to impaired judgement, slow reaction times, reduced focus and also can lead to costly errors and even accidents. An employee who is stressed or mentally exhausted can not only be a risk to themselves but for others also who may be working with them. Recently there has been an increase in the organizations striving for holistic approaches to employee well-being which actually shows that mental health and physical safety are inextricably connected. In this blog we will explore the connection between psychological well-being and physical workplace safety and also how they are connected to safety culture within an organization.
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