Prevention of psychosocial risks at work: Awareness raising for managers, risk identification and analysis 2024 – 2028

Within the European Commission’s Directorate-General Human Resources and Security, Unit HR.D.7 is responsible for establishing the policy on prevention of psychosocial risks (PSR) at work. The aim is to use a structured approach to raise awareness, identify, analyse, and prevent such risks. Managers at the Commission often come across situations that may involve PSR of staff, whether directly or indirectly.

In this context, an awareness raising training for managers plays an essential role. It reflects the Commission’s duty of care and fulfils the obligations deriving from the applicable provisions and legislation. The purpose of the new contract is therefore

• to identify and analyse PSR at work in the Commission
• to prepare and provide an awareness-raising training to managers at the Commission concerning the prevention of PSR at work and to promote the mental well-being of staff
• to propose preventive measures pertaining to PSR within the Commission’s services.