Since 2014, the German Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) has required the consideration of mental stress in the risk assessment according to §§ 4 & 5: Regardless of the number of employees, employers are obligated to assess corresponding risk factors in the company and minimize them through appropriate measures.
The implementation of GB Psych poses major challenges in terms of requirements and content. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the individual employees that need to undergo psychological assessment. The goal is to assess potential stress factors in the existing workplace conditions, such as:
Therefore, it is crucial that the mental risk assessment is carried out in a professional manner, but also meets the possibilities and needs of the respective company.
Effectively protecting and promoting employee health will help you not only meet legal requirements, but will also serve your economic goals in the end.
In order to support you in this process in a time-effective and sustainable manner, we use the business-focused psychological expertise of our partner WE ARE MENTAL (read the press release).
Do you value health-promoting structures and would like to learn more about the connections between Mental health risk assessment (GB Psych) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
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