Global rules

There are general regulations for undesirable behaviour and psychosocial workload. The interpretation of this has been left to employers and employees.

The following general regulations are relevant in the Working Conditions Act:

• Article 3. paragraph 1 The employer shall pursue a policy aimed at good working conditions.
• Article 3. paragraph 2 The employer must prevent risks and, if that is not possible, limit these risks.
• Article 5 The employer shall identify and evaluate the risks and draw up a plan of action.
• Article 8 The employer shall provide information, instruction and training to employees.
• Article 11 The employee is obliged to cooperate in the safe use of the circumstances and to perform work in a safe manner.

The following regulations are relevant in the Working Conditions Decree:

• Section 4 PSA, Article 2.15 paragraph 1 If employees are exposed to psychosocial workload, the employer shall establish measures to prevent and/or limit PSA.
• Section 4 PSA, Article 2.15 paragraph 2 If employees are exposed to psychosocial workload, the employer must provide information and instruction.