Author
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- Sergio Iavicoli
- Stavroula Leka
- Aditya Jain
- Benedetta Persechino
- Bruna Maria Rondinone
- Matteo Ronchetti
- Antonio Valenti
Abstract
Psychosocial risks in the workplace have been identified as some of the most significant emerging risks, particularly since issues such as work-related stress, which is closely linked to psychosocial risks, are widely recognised as major challenges in modern occupational safety and health. This paper presents the policy framework and key initiatives that have been implemented for the management of psychosocial risks in the workplace in Europe. It discusses several approaches and initiatives, both from a hard and soft law perspective, that have been implemented at European Union and national level. Within this context, it discusses the key issues that pertain to the development of national approaches, focussing as an example on the Management Standards for work-related stress developed in the UK and their recent adaptation in Italy. The Italian approach is discussed in detail as an example that may highlight key process elements in the development of psychosocial risk management policies, and promote good practice in this area through lessons learned. It is concluded that it is more pressing now than ever for a critical evaluation of efforts employed so far to address psychosocial risks to be conducted, and an approach at European level to be developed that will allow both flexibility and a certain level of benchmarking across members states. Such an approach can be supported by European bodies, responsible for surveillance and promotion of good practice, working in collaboration with similar national bodies.
Suggested Citation
Sergio Iavicoli & Stavroula Leka & Aditya Jain & Benedetta Persechino & Bruna Maria Rondinone & Matteo Ronchetti & Antonio Valenti, 2014.
"Hard and soft law approaches to addressing psychosocial risks in Europe: lessons learned in the development of the Italian approach,"
Journal of Risk Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(7), pages 855-869, August.
Handle:
RePEc:taf:jriskr:v:17:y:2014:i:7:p:855-869
DOI: 10.1080/13669877.2013.822911
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