A core interactive course that works learners through real situations, recognizing signs of distress, responding to a struggling coworker, and finding support, so psychological safety becomes actionable. Its 11 interactions and 7 competencies move mental health from policy statement to practised response.
A safe workplace protects psychological health as well as physical health. This course helps every worker and supervisor build and support a psychologically safe workplace — without anyone needing to be a clinician. It explains what psychological health and safety and "psychological safety" mean (feeling safe to speak up, ask questions, and admit mistakes without fear of embarrassment or punishment) and introduces Canada's voluntary National Standard, CSA Z1003; it covers the psychosocial risk factors — the aspects of how work is organized, such as workload, support, civility and respect, recognition, involvement, role clarity, and work-life balance, that affect mental health; it builds the…
Help every worker and supervisor contribute to a psychologically safe workplace — understanding psychosocial factors, reducing stigma, recognizing when someone is struggling, and having a supportive conversation that connects them to help — without diagnosing or treating.
At a glance
Format: Online, self-paced and interactive
Length: about 1 hour 5 minutes, 5 modules
Pass mark: 80% on the final test
Certificate: QR-verified, valid for one year
Jurisdiction: Manitoba law and standards
Who this course is for
Workers building awareness of psychological health and safety, stress, and how to support themselves and coworkers.
All workers — psychological health and safety is everyone's workplace
Supervisors and leaders who shape the psychosocial work environment
Safety and health committee members
Peer supporters and team leads
Anyone who wants to support a coworker and reduce stigma
What you will learn
Explain psychological health & safety and psychological safety, and the National Standard (CSA Z1003)
Recognize psychosocial risk factors that affect mental health at work
Recognize signs of distress (changes from a person's normal) in self and coworkers
Act to reduce stigma and support a psychologically safe workplace
Have a supportive, non-judgmental conversation without diagnosing
Connect people to help (EAP, health professional, 988) and respect privacy
Course outline
Why Psychological Health & Safety Matters — What psychological health & safety and psychological safety mean, the National Standard, and why stigma is the barrier.
Psychosocial Hazards & Risk Factors — The aspects of how work is organized that affect mental health — and how managing them protects people.
Recognizing Distress & Reducing Stigma — Noticing changes from someone's normal, taking signs seriously, and countering the stigma that blocks help.
Supportive Conversations & Getting Help — How to have a supportive, non-judgmental conversation and connect a coworker to help — without diagnosing.
The Program & Your Site — The workplace mental-health program, your site's supports, and where to turn for help.
Laws and standards covered
Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. W210)
Manitoba WSH Regulation MR 217/2006
CSA Z1003 — Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (Canada's voluntary National Standard)
SAFE Work Manitoba
CCOHS — Mental Health: Psychosocial Risk Factors in the Workplace
Certificate and renewal
Passing the final test issues a QR-verified certificate, valid for one year. Review training at least annually and whenever the workplace's supports, resources, or psychosocial conditions change. This course is supportive and educational, not clinical training. No exact mandatory theory-hour minimum is set in Manitoba law — industry/provider standard applies.
Common questions
How long does Mental Health & Psychological Safety at Work take?
About 1 hour 5 minutes online, over 5 modules, at your own pace. It ends with a final test that needs 80% to pass.
How long is the Mental Health & Psychological Safety at Work certificate valid?
One year from the day you pass. Review training at least annually and whenever the workplace's supports, resources, or psychosocial conditions change.
Which laws and standards does Mental Health & Psychological Safety at Work cover?
Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. W210); Manitoba WSH Regulation MR 217/2006; CSA Z1003 — Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (Canada's voluntary National Standard); and 2 more listed on this page.
Who should take Mental Health & Psychological Safety at Work?
Workers building awareness of psychological health and safety, stress, and how to support themselves and coworkers.