ABSTRACT
Occupational health psychology (OHP) is a relatively new discipline within psychology and is primarily concerned with the health and safety of workers. This includes both their psychological and physical health and safety. Job stress is estimated to cost US organizations over $300 billion per year in the form of absenteeism, turnover, reduced productivity, as well as high costs of medical bills (Rosch, 2001). In the UK, it is estimated that 105 million days are lost to stress each year, costing billions of dollars each year (Stress Management Society, 2014). When it comes to safety, estimates are equally serious, with approximately 2.8 million cases of occupational injury and 154,800 cases of occupational illness in private industry reported in 2012 in the United States alone (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013). These numbers indicate a growing challenge for organizations and workers alike. Being able to identify, avoid, and manage workplace stressors and safety challenges in order to enhance employee well-being is not an easy task, but it is an important one.
