The European occupational risks observatory Eurogip publishes a report which analyzes the way in which twelve countries approach the issue of psychosocial risks at work and encourage prevention.
Since the 2020 pandemic, mental health has emerged as a global issue, including in the professional environment. In many countries, regulations and initiatives are increasing in order to manage psychosocial risks at work (PSR) which impact the lives of workers, the organization of companies and society at large. Stress, burnout, violence, harassment, isolation, conflicts at work… How to prevent them?
From the “trusted person” in Belgium to “workplace psychological trauma centers” in South Korea, this study lists RPS prevention initiatives in 12 countries: 7 European: Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, Italy and Sweden; 5 non-European: Australia, Canada, South Korea, United States and Japan.
Among the major issues covered, it examines the different national legislation concerning employer obligations, the taking into account of PSR in risk assessment, the right to disconnect, and the management of violence and harassment at work.
This study thus allows the stakeholders concerned to better understand the different psychosocial risk factors, to understand the applicable legislation in this area and to discover new practices implemented in other countries around the world.
Prevention of psychosocial risks at work: overview of legislation, tools and prevention measures in Europe and internationally – Overview of legislation, tools and prevention measures in Europe and internationally, Eurogip, March 2026.
