Addressing workplace stress in Poland: supporting occupational safety and health compliance (Case PL1)

This case study presents the programme of the State Labour Inspection (PIP) in Poland, ‘Addressing the negative effects of stress in the workplace’. Ongoing since 2006, this annual initiative targets both employers and workers to foster healthier and more conducive workplaces.

The focus of the programme is on workplace stress, discrimination, burnout and other psychosocial risks.  Information is distributed online as electronic materials. In addition over 1,000 free training sessions have succeeded in spreading awareness about the negative effects of workplace stress.