Nowadays psychosocial risks at work have a serious impact not only on the health of
employees, but also on the economic performance of organisations, and this is the biggest
challenge in working environment. In Latvia, employees in public administration comprise 11%
of the total population. Hence the aim of this study was to analyse the causes of psychosocial
risks and the differences in their prevalence among inspectorate officials employed in the State
Administration compared to office staff employed by the State Administration. A modified
Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire from the Danish National Research Centre for the
Working Environment was used to assess psychosocial risks at work. One public administration
organisation was selected for the study, which involved 111 staff (60 inspecting officers and 51
office staff). The analysis of the results of the psychosocial risk assessment shows that there are
statistically significant differences in the assessment of four out of 11 psychosocial risks to the
working environment. The most common psychosocial work environment risk factor among
inspectors is the inadequate attitude of management, but the most common risk factor among
office employees is the lack of impact on work. To reduce the spread of psychosocial risks more
effectively, an individual approach is required for each worker
