The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia successfully held the National Seminar on Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Management, which took place on the 26 and 27 October 2024 at Setia City Convention Centre, Setia Alam, Selangor.
The event, attended by Human Resource professionals, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practitioners, and industry leaders, has been lauded as a significant milestone in addressing workplace psychosocial risks in Malaysia.
Celebrating the Launch of the New Guidelines
One of the highlights of the event was the official launch of the “Guideline on Psychosocial Risks Assessment and Management at the Workplace 2024.”
This comprehensive resource has been well-received by participants, who praised its practical tools and methodologies for assessing and managing psychosocial risks.
Feedback from attendees highlighted the relevance of the guidelines in creating safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces.
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 had successfully:
- 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.
Guidelines Now Available on DOSH Official Website
Following the launch, DOSH Malaysia is pleased to announce that the ” Guideline on Psychosocial Risks Assessment and Management at the Workplace 2024″ is now available online.
Designed for Human Resource professionals, OSH practitioners, and organizational leaders. The guidelines offer evidence-based strategies to mitigate workplace psychosocial risks.
The guidelines can be downloaded directly through the DOSH Malaysia official website.
A Message from DOSH Malaysia
“The success of this event underscores the importance of prioritizing mental well-being alongside physical safety in the workplace,” said Dr Ahmad Fitri, Director of the Occupational Health Division of DOSH Malaysia.
The availability of these guidelines ensures that organizations now have the tools to proactively address psychosocial risks and create a supportive environment for employees.”
Next Steps
DOSH Malaysia remains committed to supporting organizations in implementing this guideline. The Department is planning to do roadshow events in 5 zones across the country to promote this guideline next year.
DOSH has received a few applications from training providers to register as a training provider to conduct short courses for Psychosocial Trained Persons (PTP). A list of training providers will be made public on DOSH’s official website.
For More Information
To learn more about the guidelines, future events, or training opportunities, please visit their official website or follow DOSH Malaysia on social media.
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