With the publication of the US Surgeon General’s framework and the WHO new guidelines for mental health at work, the definition of safety in the workplace has expanded. Occupation health and safety includes addressing the hazards to mental health, from how work is structured to how external factors impact our teams.

As a top provider in this area and the ISO global liaison for occupational health and safety, I will provide insight into why mental health matters at work, what action is already being taken globally and why, and where you can begin the process of creating a psychologically safe workplace by integrating these concepts into your agile processes.