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"Current thinking about workplace problems, mental health and the law is
hindering New Zealand’s ability to prevent job-related mental harm.
The inclusion of mental health in New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act
(HSWA) is meant to protect workers from the risk of harm arising from exposure
to workplace psychosocial hazards.
These arise from the way work is designed, managed and led, and the context in
which work is carried out. They can cause psychological, social or physical
harm. Common examples include long work hours, role ambiguity, emotional
demands, job insecurity and bullying.
Our research examined how the most senior company decision-makers understood
their legal duties as they relate to mental health.
Under the HSWA, these officers - including company directors and chief
executives - must exercise due diligence to ensure their company is compliant
with the law.
But most of the 24 research participants, who were officers of large companies,
expressed uncertainty and ambiguity about the meaning of “mental health” within
the HSWA."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
