Technical Briefing Notes – Suicide and the workplace

BS 30480:2025 is a British Standard providing practical guidance to help organisations of all sizes and sectors take a proactive approach to suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and post-incident support.

Rather than reacting to crises unprepared, it encourages employers to build psychologically safe workplaces through clear strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.

Most importantly, many suicide deaths among working-age people are preventable, and this Standard helps organisations make a meaningful difference.