Mary Ann Baynton

Mary Ann Baynton, the 'godmother of psychological health and safety', shares practical strategies for safety professionals to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace. She discusses the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety, organizational culture, work-life balance, workplace civility, and building trust among other key factors. Mary emphasizes the importance of leadership support in implementing these strategies for a mentally healthy work environment.

Mary Ann Baynton, Director of Strategy and Collaboration for Canada Life’s Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, discusses the progress of the Canadian Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. They talk about the importance of psychological health and safety, the development and implementation of the standard, and the impact of our actions on others. They emphasize the need for continuous dialogue and provide resources for creating a psychologically safe workplace.