Workplace psychosocial risk management

Experts are emphasizing the necessity of addressing psychosocial risks in the workplace through validated screening and structural organizational changes.

In Indonesia, occupational medicine specialists have highlighted that psychosocial screening for workers must be tailored to unique workplace stressors, such as workload and organizational support, to ensure accuracy. In the oil and gas sector, officials noted that unaddressed mental fatigue can increase the risk of workplace accidents, though they cautioned that screening results should not be used as a sole basis for determining work fitness.

In Brazil, the discussion has shifted toward the need for structural changes to combat employee exhaustion caused by constant crisis management. Experts suggest that companies must investigate root causes like incompatible goals and prolonged working hours rather than relying solely on questionnaires. This follows the implementation of the NR-1 regulation in May 2026, which mandates that organizations identify, evaluate, and implement preventive measures for psychosocial occupational risks through integrated management between Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety.