AIHA University Webinar: Psychosocial Hazards 101: What Every OEHS Professional Should Know
Earn 2 Contact Hours
Member $199 | Nonmember $260 | Student $25
Psychosocial hazards—such as ineffective leadership, harassment, excessive workloads, and exposure to traumatic events—can significantly impact employee well-being and organizational performance. Like other hazards, these risks demand systematic identification, evaluation, and control. Psychosocial risks are increasingly recognized in global standards (e.g., ISO 45003), and managing them effectively is essential for sustainable performance, regulatory compliance, and workforce resilience.
This webinar synthesizes insights from recent AIHA sessions into a cohesive introduction to psychosocial risk management. It also previews the full-day Professional Development Course (PDC) debuting at AIHA Connect 2026, where participants will explore advanced strategies and case studies.
Learning Objectives
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify common psychosocial hazards across diverse work environments.
- Measure exposure and assess risk using qualitative and quantitative tools.
- Implement controls tailored to organizational context and workforce needs.
Presenter
Reginald J. Richards, DrPH, CIH
Reg is a semi-retired occupational health psychologist. His previous roles include working for Meta Platforms as the Global EHS Manager, Occupational Health and a safety and wellness leader at Walt Disney World, serving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT. His experience also includes working at both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration with the Department of labor; and serving in the U.S. Army as an environmental sciences officer. Reg holds a B.S. in physical sciences from Kansas State University, an M.S. in Occupational Health and graduate certificate in Psychology from Purdue University, and a Doctor of Public Health degree from the George Washington University. His research focused on the relationship between safety climate, trust, and perceived risk; and their impact on the motivation of first responders to report to work during an influenza pandemic. Reg is an advocate for the management of psychosocial hazards in the workplace including risk assessments and mitigations. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, a member of AIHA, and a member of the Society for Occupational Health Psychology. Reg is the Chair of the AIHA Social Concerns Committee and a member of the AIHA Pr(IH)de Special Interest Group and Leadership & Management Committee.
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