O-302 the Regulatory Perspectives to the Prevalence of Psychosocial Risks African Workplaces

Abstract Background While employees’ health and wellbeing have become strong elements eliciting attention in global conversations, legal tools and framework are being designed and reviewed at International, Country and even enterprise levels. Methods Sadly, the African scenario has not evolved significantly yet psychosocial hazards grow daily with unquantifiable impacts on employees’ mental health and wellbeing. Arguably, this is no longer about employees only but about employees and employees’ families who are by extension impacted by the health and wellbeing conditions or outcomes of the principal employee. Results A notable hindrance to these improvements as expected is the state of outdatedness and in some instances unavailability of Occupational Health and Safety Legislative Framework and even when they exist, very little provision is seen covering employees’ mental health and wellbeing. Discussion What are perhaps the factors responsible for this absence of enabling laws and what definite impact is this having on employees mental health and wellbeing management? Are there possible quick interventions? What could be the role of the government, employers, employees and employees’ family within this intervention and how will this impact positively on employees health and wellbeing outcomes?