The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia had successfully held the National Seminar on Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Management, which took place on 26th and 27th 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 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 in 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 guideline can be download directly through the DOSH Malaysia official website at www.dosh.gov.my

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 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 support organizations in implementing this guideline. The Department is planning to do road show events in 5 zones across the country to promote this guideline next year. DOSH has received few applications from training providers to registered as a training provider to conduct short course for Psychosocial Trained Person (PTP). List of training provider will be made public in DOSH official website.

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