Appendix 1 
5. Any public education, awareness, compliance, or guidance materials since 2015
relating to ADHD, neurodiversity, or psychosocial risk in the workplace.
Mental health and psychosocial risk information and guidance 
•
Mental health main page: central hub for WorkSafe’s mental health
resources https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-
health/mental-health/
•
Managing psychosocial risks at work: good practice guidelines for identifying and
control ing psychosocial hazards. %20https:/www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-
ACT 1982
industry/work-related-health/mental-health/managing-psychosocial-risks-at-
work/
•
Mentally healthy work https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-
related-health/mental-health/mentally-healthy-work/
•
Psychosocial factors: Explains psychosocial hazards and their impact on
wel being. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-
health/mental-health/starting-the-mental y-healthy-work-journey/psyc
INFORMATION hosocial-
factors/
•
Creating a mental y healthy work culture https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-
and-industry/work-related-health/mental-health/starting-the-mental y-healthy-
work-journey/creating-a-mental y-healthy-work-culture/
•
Why mentally healthy work is a health and safety
issue https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-
health/mental-health/starting-the-mental y-healthy-work-journey/why-mental y-
healthy-work-is-a-health-and-safety-issue/
•
The impact of harmful work https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-
industry/work-related-health/mental-health/starting-the-mental y-healthy-work-
journey/the-impact-of-harmful-work/
•
Identifying risk and protective factors: Guidance on assessing workplace hazards
and protective measures. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-
industry/work-related-health/mental-health/starting-the-mental y-healthy-work-
journey/identifying-risk-and-protective-factors
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Psychosocial factors https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-
related-health/mental-health/starting-the-mental y-healthy-work-
journey/psychosocial-factors/

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•  How leaders can create positive change in the 
workplace https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-
health/mental-health/starting-the-mental y-healthy-work-journey/how-leaders-
can-create-positive-change-in-the-workplace/ 
•  Psychosocial risks infographics: Visual summaries of psychosocial risks and 
protective factors. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-
related-health/mental-health/psychosocial-risks-infographics/psychosocial-
risks-for-all-new-zealand-workers/ 
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•  Work-related wellbeing: What good looks 
like. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related- ACT 
health/mental-health/work-related-wel being-what-good-looks-like/ 
•  Mental health when working from home: for 
PCBUs. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-
health/mental-health/mental-health-when-working-from-home-for-pcbus/ 
•  Staying mentally healthy when working from 
home https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-
health/mental-health/staying-mental y-healthy-when-working-from-ho
INFORMATION me/ 
•  Work-related stress https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-
related-health/mental-health/work-related-stress/ 
Bullying resources 
OFFICIAL 
•  Bul ying topic hub: Includes tools, guides, templates, and forms for managing 
bul ying. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/bullying/ 
THE 
•  Preventing and responding to bul ying at work: Good-practice guidelines for 
PCBUs. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/bullying/good-
practice-guidelines-preventing-and-responding-to-bul ying-at-work/ 
UNDER 
•  Bul ying at Work: Advice for Workers: Quick guide for workers on recognising and 
responding to bul ying. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/dmsdocument/785-
bul ying-at-work-advice-for-workers 
•  Bul ying at work: Advice for small businesses: Practical guide tailored for small 
businesses. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/bullying/bullying-
at-work-a
RELEASED dvice-for-small-businesses/ 
Psychosocial surveys and research 
•  New Zealand Psychosocial Survey (2021): Nationwide survey using COPSOQ 
tool to examine psychosocial risks and protective 

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factors. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/research/new-zealand-psychosocial-
survey/ 
•  Psychosocial Survey of Healthcare Workers (2022/2023): Sector-specific survey 
highlighting job demands and offensive 
behaviors.https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/research/psychosocial-survey-of-
healthcare-workers/ 
•  Psychosocial Survey of the Retail Sector (2023): Insights from retail workers on 
emotional demands and 
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bul ying. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/research/psychosocial-survey-of-the-
retail-sector/ 
ACT 
•  Psychosocial hazards in work environments (2019): Research defining 
psychosocial hazards and international 
frameworks. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/research/psychosocial-hazards-in-
work-environments-and-effective-approaches-for-managing-them/)   
•  Mentally healthy work in retail: case studies https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-
and-industry/work-related-health/mental-health/mentally-healthy-work-in-
retail-case-studies/ 
INFORMATION 
•  Mentally Healthy Work in Aotearoa New Zealand: Essays offering cultural and 
sector perspectives on workplace mental 
health. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/dmsdocument/54327-mental y-healthy-
work-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/latest 
OFFICIAL 
Workplace accessibility   
THE 
•  Workplace and facilities requirements: Guidelines for clean, healthy, 
safe, accessible and wel -maintained workplaces and 
facilities. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/managing-health-and-
safety/businesses/general-requirements-for-workplaces/workplace-and-
UNDER 
facilities-requirements/ 
Note on ADHD/neurodivergent specific guidance 
WorkSafe does not currently offer ADHD or neurodivergence specific guidance. 
However, psychosocial risk materials can be adapted to support neurodiverse workers. 
 
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