Work-related health

What is work-related health?

Work-related health is about the impact work can have on people’s health. In the past, we've called it occupational health

Improving work-related health

WorkSafe has a range of actions planned in relation to work-related health and the areas which contribute the most to the burden of harm. Information about these planned actions is available here.

Work-related health estimates and burden of harm

WorkSafe needs to understand the impact of work-related disease so it can develop effective ways to improve worker health. It does this using work-related health estimates and burden of harm estimates informed by comprehensive international research.

Carcinogens and airborne risks

This section contains information about WorkSafe's focus on carcinogens and airborne risks.

Mental health

This section contains information about WorkSafe's focus on mental health and wellbeing at work.

Musculoskeletal disorders

This section contains information about WorkSafe's focus on musculoskeletal disorders.

Violence at work

Violence in the workplace can take many forms – ranging from physical assault, robberies and verbal abuse to intimidation and low-level threatening behaviour.

Our position on work-related health

This position sets out our expectations of duty holders for work-related health under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) , the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016, and Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

Health risks guidance for business leaders

Guidance for business leaders on improving health practices in the workplace.

Healthy workers: health risk guidance for small businesses

Advice for small business owners on managing health risks for workers.