In Germany, trade supervisory offices or supervisory authorities of the respective federal states are responsible for monitoring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including the psychological risk assessment. They carry out inspections and check the occupational health and safety measures in companies. On the other hand, accident insurance institutions (e.g. employers' liability insurance associations) play an important role, as they not only monitor compliance with the regulations, but also offer advice and training on risk assessment. They can impose sanctions in the event of violations.

In Austria, the labor inspectorate is primarily responsible: As the central authority that monitors employee protection, it checks whether companies carry out risk assessments, including mental stress, properly. In the event of violations, the labor inspectorate can take measures or impose fines.

Both countries rely on a combination of inspections and preventive measures to ensure that the risk assessment is carried out properly.