A psychosocial hazard is occupational hazard related to the way work is designed, organized and managed, as well as the economic and social contexts of work. Psychosocial hazards affect the psychological and physical well-being of workers, including their ability to participate in a work environment among other people.

Psychosocial risk is a major challenges to occupational safety and health nowadays. They cause not only psychiatric and psychological outcomes such as occupational burnout, anxiety disorders,and depression, but they can also cause physical injury or illness such as cardiovascular disease or musculoskeletal injury.

If you have any enquiries regarding psychosocial hazard issues, please consult University Counseling Center through this link:
https://cms.uthm.edu.my

• Akta Kesihatan Mental 2001 (MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2001)
• Panduan Bagi Pencegahan Tekanan Dan Keganasan Di Tempat Kerja (Guidance For The Prevention Of Stress And Violence At The Workplace)