About the consultation

WorkSafe consulted on proposed good practice guidelines for managing psychosocial risks at work.

We previously consulted on this in 2023, and feedback suggested major changes were required which we have used to help refine this latest version.

Psychosocial risks at work cause harm to workers’ physical and mental health and must be managed effectively by businesses. These good practice guidelines describe in plain language:

• businesses’ legal obligation to manage psychosocial risks
• the importance of mentally healthy work
• how to use a risk management process to manage psychosocial risks
• how to respond when workers have been exposed to psychosocial risks
• further related guidance on specific psychosocial risks such as bullying, sexual harassment and work-related stress.

The deadline for submissions was 5pm on 29 November 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact: GuidanceandEducationDevelopment@worksafe.govt.nz

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