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 Psychosocial RIsk MAnagement – European Framework (PRIMA-EF)
 

The collaborative project funded by the EC 6th Framework Programme, is focusing on the development of a European framework for psychosocial risk management with a special focus on work-related stress and workplace violence (including harassment, bullying and mobbing).

 


Project Objectives

 

  • Develop existing knowledge in reviewing available methodologies to evaluate the prevalence and impact of psychosocial risks at work and work-related stress

 

  • Identify appropriate means of collecting sensitive data in relation to these issues

 

  • Develop international standards and indicators on stress and violence at work in order to promote harmonisation in the area of psychosocial risk management and enhance best business practice

 

  • Develop detailed recommendations and evidence-based best-practice guidance on the management of these issues at the workplace to promote clarity and a unified European approach that will enable stakeholders to put these in practice to improve the quality of working life

 

  • Disseminate the results of the project to stakeholders and social partners including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in order to raise awareness and promote understanding, engagement and best practice in relation to the issues of concern.

 

The project places special emphasis on high-risk worker groups and occupational sectors and addresses relevant gender issues and key issues relating to the implementation of best practice in the context of different enterprises and in particular SMEs. In addition, and in line with European policy on corporate social responsibility and social dialogue, the project will engage social partners throughout its implementation and will link the project outcomes to these principles. Through the project consortium, the results will be disseminated widely with the support of the WHO and the ILO. In addition, the consortium will work in synergy with partners in candidate and third countries and national regulatory bodies to ensure a wide impact of the project outcomes and the initiation of the development of an international network of centres of excellence in psychosocial risk management.


The initiative will last 24 months and is being led by the Institute of Work, Health and Organisations, University of Nottingham.