Psychosocial Risks
Address the causes, not just the symptoms.
Work overload, interpersonal tensions, and organizational changes: psychosocial risks often stem from interrelated factors. IHST analyzes actual work conditions to identify risks and develop preventive measures in collaboration with teams.
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Analysis of work situations, interviews, and group activities.
Identification of organizational, managerial, and relational factors.
Development of a prioritized prevention plan, integrated into the OSH process.
Supporting managers, raising awareness among teams, and monitoring the implementation of measures.
Testing, prioritizing, and monitoring measures in collaboration with operational managers and the relevant staff members.
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A shared understanding of risk factors.
Concrete priorities for action rather than a limited response to individual stress.
A structured and measurable prevention program.
Confidential, collective diagnostic summary.
Prevention plan with priorities, responsible parties, and deadlines.
Deployment indicators and a summary of the follow-up on actions taken.
SWISS LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Art. 6 LTr, Art. 2 OLT 3, and Art. 328 CO: general obligations to prevent harm to health and personal integrity, including psychosocial risks. The prevention measures must be tailored to the actual risks; a single method is not mandated for all companies. The specific procedures and deliverables are defined according to the scope of your contract.
Preventing psychosocial risks also means taking action to improve the organization of work.
Effective prevention does not rely solely on individuals’ ability to cope with difficulties. It also requires an examination of the conditions under which work is performed.
Ergonomics and Working Conditions
Adapt workstations to the actual work being done.
Repetitive motions, unsuitable equipment, space constraints, or pace requirements: we observe the work alongside those who perform it to design improvements tailored to your organization.
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Job observations and activity analysis, either on-site or remotely.
Identification of physical and organizational constraints.
Collaborative development of planning and organizational solutions.
Raising awareness among teams and evaluating the selected measures.
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More objectively assessed work-related constraints.
More relevant and feasible adaptations.
A work-based approach to preventing musculoskeletal disorders.
Summary of the analysis of the situations and positions studied.
Prioritized planning recommendations.
Plan for monitoring and evaluating changes, based on the scope.
SWISS LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Art. 6 LTr and Art. 2 OLT 3: health protection; Art. 23 and 24 OLT 3: requirements regarding workstations and ergonomics. Art. 82 LAA: prevention of occupational accidents and illnesses.
Terms and deliverables defined according to the scope of your contract.
Adapt the work to the people, not the other way around.
Ergonomics truly comes into its own when it is based on actual work activities and involves employees in improving their working conditions.
Maternity Protection (OProMa)
Anticipate risks, ensure safety.
Maternity protection should be planned before an individual situation becomes urgent. The IHST helps employers identify the relevant activities and organize specialized assessments and appropriate measures.
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Identifying positions that may involve strenuous or hazardous work.
Coordination of risk analyses with authorized specialists.
Defining and monitoring adaptation measures with the relevant parties.
Providing information to female employees and offering support in individual situations.
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Clarified responsibilities and procedures.
Better anticipation of the necessary adjustments.
A more structured approach to maternity protection.
Overview of the affected positions and processes.
Action Plan and Referral Procedure.
Report on the coordination of specialized analyses, as specified in the terms of reference.
SWISS LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Art. 35, 35a, and 35b of the Labor Act (LTr): protection of pregnant women and nursing mothers; Art. 62–64 of the Ordinance on Working Conditions 1 (OLT 1) (RS 822.111): risk assessment and protective measures; OProMa (RS 822.111.52): hazardous or arduous activities. Assessments requiring specialized expertise are conducted by authorized professionals.
Procedures and deliverables are defined according to the scope of your contract.
Planning for motherhood means protecting without excluding.
A preventive approach developed in advance makes it possible to identify accommodations tailored to specific situations, while respecting the health, rights, and professional standing of female employees.
Prevention Campaigns and Events
Make prevention training a valuable experience for your teams.
IHST designs awareness-raising initiatives tailored to your specific risks and corporate culture—going beyond one-off events.
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Defining objectives and target audiences.
Design and facilitation of health fairs, workshops, and themed campaigns.
Compilation of feedback and proposals for concrete next steps.
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Mobilizing teams around clear priorities.
Prevention messages linked to sustainable actions.
Awareness-raising program and materials.
Participation Assessment and Recommendations for Continuation.
SWISS LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Art. 6 LTr and Art. 82 LAA: general prevention obligations. Awareness campaigns can contribute to their implementation but do not replace the necessary risk assessments and technical or organizational measures. Terms and deliverables are defined according to the scope of your contract.
Raising awareness is a starting point; changing practices is the goal.
Training and Awareness
Teams and managers who are capable of taking action.
Practical training courses based on real-world workplace scenarios: BLS-AED first aid, mental health first aid, psychosocial risks, management, ergonomics, and return-to-work.
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Defining instructional objectives based on the audience.
Facilitation of training sessions and participatory workshops.
Real-world scenarios and practical tools.
Assessment of learning outcomes or satisfaction, depending on the format.
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Teams that are better prepared to respond.
Managers with concrete benchmarks.
Prevention messages shared throughout the organization.
Curriculum and Educational Objectives.
Materials and tools provided to participants.
Certificate and course summary based on the training completed and certifications actually held.
SWISS LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Art. 6 LTr, Art. 82 LAA, and Art. 6 OPA (RS 832.30): informing and training workers on risks and safety measures. The content and frequency of training sessions are tailored to the applicable hazards and requirements; not all training sessions offered are legally required.
Terms and deliverables are defined according to the scope of your contract.
Training means empowering teams to take action.
Meaningful training goes beyond simply imparting knowledge: it provides practical guidance for everyday use and is integrated into the company’s practices.
Is this a situation that should be discussed with specialists at
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The IHST is here to help you understand your risks, structure your approach, and manage occupational health at the executive level.
1. Describe your situation in a few lines.
2. A specialist from our team will call you back within 15 days
3. You take stock of the situation together and outline the first steps: understand, analyze, act.