Workplace safety is often associated with protective equipment, safety procedures, and accident prevention. However, a truly healthy workplace extends beyond physical safety to include the psychological well-being of employees.
Students from the Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health programme at SEGi College Sarawak explored this important perspective during a talk titled Role of Employers and Employees Towards a Healthy Psychosocial Work Environment. Held on 1 April 2026 at the Theatrette Hall, SEGi College Sarawak Branch Campus King Centre, the session provided valuable insights into an increasingly important aspect of workplace health and safety.
The talk was delivered by Josfirin Uding Anak Rangga from the Industrial Relations and Employment Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. Organised under the OSH Legislation course, the session aimed to deepen students’ understanding of the shared responsibility between employers and employees in creating supportive and healthy work environments.
Throughout the session, students were introduced to common psychosocial hazards that can affect employees in the workplace. These included work overload, job insecurity, workplace conflict, poor communication, and a lack of organisational support. While these issues may not be as visible as physical hazards, they can have a significant impact on mental health, job satisfaction, productivity, and overall workplace performance.
The discussion encouraged students to think more broadly about occupational safety and health, highlighting the importance of fostering positive workplace cultures where employees feel supported, respected, and valued. Students also gained a better understanding of how organisations can proactively identify and manage psychosocial risks to promote employee well-being.
As workplaces continue to evolve, awareness of psychosocial health has become an essential component of effective occupational safety management. For future safety and health practitioners, understanding these challenges is increasingly important in creating safer, healthier, and more productive working environments.
Through initiatives like this, SEGi College Sarawak continues to provide students with industry relevant knowledge that extends beyond textbooks, preparing graduates to address both the physical and human aspects of workplace safety.
This activity supports the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
