Work Environment is the fourth of four characteristic areas of the GDA guideline for psychological risk assessment. It covers all physical and chemical environmental factors.
Factors of the Characteristic Area
Physical factors:
- Noise and acoustics
- Lighting
- Room climate (temperature, humidity)
- Workplace ergonomics
Chemical and biological factors:
- Hazardous substances
- Biological agents
- Odors
Spatial factors:
- Space availability
- Visual connection to outside
- Design of workspaces
Work equipment:
- Technical equipment
- Software and IT systems
- Condition of work equipment
Connection to Psychological Stress
Environmental factors influence:
- Concentration ability
- Well-being
- Stress experience
- Recovery opportunities
Connection to ArbStättV
The Workplace Ordinance specifies requirements for:
- Lighting (ASR A3.4)
- Room temperature (ASR A3.5)
- Noise (ASR A3.7)
Assessment in SafeMind
SafeMind considers environmental factors as one of the four GDA characteristic areas.