Work Organization is the second of four characteristic areas of the GDA guideline for psychological risk assessment. It covers all organizational framework conditions of work.
Factors of the Characteristic Area
Working time:
- Duration of working time
- Position of working time (shifts)
- Break regulations
- Availability outside working hours
Workflow:
- Time pressure
- Disturbances/interruptions
- Information flow
- Workload
Communication:
- Information and participation
- Feedback on work
- Task clarity
Work interruptions:
- Frequency
- Controllability
- Consequences
Qualification:
- Match of requirements/qualification
- Onboarding
- Further training
Typical Stress Factors
- Constant time pressure
- Frequent interruptions
- Unclear responsibilities
- Missing information
- Overtime
Assessment in SafeMind
SafeMind captures organizational factors in detail and identifies action areas.