The National Seminar on Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Management was successfully hosted by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia on October 26 and 27, 2024, at the Setia City Convention Centre in Setia Alam, Selangor. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practitioners, HR experts, and business executives attended the event, which has been hailed as a major turning point in Malaysia’s efforts to address workplace psychosocial concerns.
Celebrating the Launch of the New Guidelines,
The formal introduction of the “Guideline on Psychosocial Risks Assessment and Management at the Workplace 2024” was one of the event’s highlights. Participants have responded well to this extensive resource, praising its useful tools and approaches for identifying and controlling psychosocial hazards. Attendee feedback emphasized the principles’ importance in fostering safer, healthier, and more effective work environments.
Key Outcomes of the Event
The seminar featured insightful presentations by leading mental health and occupational safety and health experts, and also experience sharing from an industry perspective. The event was successful:
- Raised awareness of the importance of addressing workplace psychosocial risks.
- Equipped participants with actionable strategies to implement within their organizations.
- Fostered meaningful discussions on improving workplace safety and health aspects and also employee well-being.
