OHSA launches campaign on mental health in the workplace

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA), has launched a campaign to raise awareness of workplace mental health.

The campaign was launched during a visit to the Malta International Airport, where Infrastructure Minister Jonathan Attard and OHSA CEO Josianne Cutajar met with MIA CEO Alan Borg and OHSA Chairman Pierre Fava to review the facility's workplace safety practices.

In a statement on Saturday, Attard pointed toward the MIA as an example of good practice in integrating mental health into occupational safety.

The ministry explained that the campaign will focus on identifying and mitigating psychosocial hazards in the workplace, including excessive workloads, long working hours, poor communication, bullying, and harassment. 

The ministry reminded that the OHSA established a dedicated Psychology Unit in October 2025. The unit conducts research, assists in policy development, supports technical officers during workplace inspections, and assists the authority in pursuing statutory enforcement actions when legal obligations are breached.

As part of the initiative's educational aspect, the OHSA partnered with the Richmond Foundation to offer two free training courses: Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace and the Prevention of Psychosocial Risks. 

According to the ministry, these programs are designed to assist employers, human resources professionals, managers, and workers in identifying signs of distress and guiding individuals toward professional assistance.