World Health and Safety Day: Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment for All

World Health and Safety Day 2026 takes place on Tuesday, the 28^th of April.

This year’s theme, “Ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment for all,” focuses on the everyday reality of work, how it’s organised, how people are supported, and how we create environments where individuals feel safe, valued, and able to speak up.

Many organisations already have strong foundations in this area. The challenge is keeping wellbeing visible in day to day work through clear policies, practical supports, and open communication.

Whether building on existing supports or just getting started, World Health and Safety Day is a great opportunity to take simple practical steps to improve workplace psychosocial safety:

• Highlight trained supports such as Mental Health First Aiders or explore training staff to take on this role
• Remind staff of available supports like an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), ensuring access details are clear and visible
• Equip people managers with training to recognise the early signs of stress within their teams
• Consider establishing a wellbeing group and appointing wellbeing champions to keep the conversation active
• Ensure clear and accessible channels are in place for staff to raise concerns, including options to do so confidentially
• Foster a culture where staff feel safe to speak up and be heard

What’s one small step you could take in your workplace this World Health and Safety Day to support employee wellbeing?

If helpful, we’re always happy to support with any aspect of your wellbeing programme.