PRisMA Assessment For
Workplace Psychosocial Risk Management

WHAT IS A PRISMA ASSESSMENT

A PRisMA (Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Management at the Workplace) assessment helps Malaysian employers identify, assess and manage work place psychosocial risks that may affect employees’ mental health and well-being. These risks can include excessive workloads, limited job control, inadequate support and other workplace factors.

Guided by the DOSH PRisMA 2024 Guidelines and aligned with ISO 45003:2021, the assessment provides organisations with practical insights to address psychosocial risks, strengthen workplace well-being and foster a healthier, safer and more productive work environment.

WHEN YOUR WORKPLACE NEEDS A PRISMA ASSESSMENT

A PRisMA assessment is required when responding to a DOSH directive after a reported case, during routine OSH audits, or when proactively fulfilling the employer’s duty of care under OSHA 1994 (Amendment 2022) to manage physical and mental health risks.

Common triggers include:

• A DOSH directive following an employee complaint or incident
• Rising absenteeism, turnover, or burnout reports
• Pre-audit preparation for ISO 45003:2021 alignment
• Internal HR / safety committee recommendation

LEO26 EMPLOYEE QUESTIONNAIRE

The LEO26 is a validated, DOSH-endorsed questionnaire that measures employee exposure to workplace psychosocial risks like work demand and job control. Crucially, responses are submitted directly to the PTP under strict confidentiality and are never visible to HR or management.

EPC23 EMPLOYER PRACTICE CHECKLIST

The EPC23 is the employer-facing companion tool used to document your current psychosocial risk management policies. Combined with the LEO26, it provides a balanced, two-sided view of employee experience versus employer practices, ensuring a defensible assessment.

PSYCHOSOCIAL RISK ANALYSIS AND FORMULATION

Our registered Psychosocial Trained Person (PTP) conducts the PRisMA assessment using employee screening and employer risk-management tools, including the LEO26 questionnaire and EPC23 checklist, to identify, assess and prioritise workplace psychosocial risks. The assessment provides organisations with practical insights and recommendations to support effective risk management and promote a healthier, safer and more supportive workplace.

RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FINAL REPORT

Your concrete deliverable is a formal report detailing key findings and prioritized, risk-based interventions. This acts as both a practical roadmap for reducing psychosocial risk and your official compliance baseline for future DOSH audits.

THE ROLE OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL TRAINED PERSON (PTP)

Under DOSH 2024 guidelines, only a registered PTP can deliver a formal PRisMA assessment. Biochem’s PTP operates within our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environment, applying the same strict governance, confidentiality, and reporting standards we have maintained since 1977.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING

Strengthen your workplace mental health initiatives by combining your PRisMA assessment with Biochem’s HRD Corp-claimable mental health awareness training. This training helps employers and employees better understand psychosocial risks, recognise workplace stressors and apply practical strategies to promote employee well-being and a supportive work environment.

WHY CHOOSE BIOCHEM

• Registered DOSH PTP Our certified Psychosocial Trained Person delivers PRisMA assessments fully compliant with the DOSH 2024 framework.
• ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratory Your PRisMA data is protected by the same strict governance and confidentiality standards used in our analytical testing.
• Since 1977 Backed by decades of experience supporting manufacturers across our Penang, Johor, and Selangor branches.
• One Vendor, Full OSH Stack Simplify workplace safety management by combining CHRA, LEV, noise, indoor air quality and PRisMA assessment services with one trusted technical partner.