Psychosocial Hazards
Did you know that all states and territories have now enacted a Code of Practice under their safety frameworks?
This means ALL employers must proactively address psychosocial risks in their workplaces, just as they would any other safety hazard.
Psychosocial Hazards
The WHS Act requires an employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, the safety and health of workers whilst at work. Health includes physical and psychological health.
There are a range of different Psychosocial Hazards identified in the various codes throughout Australia. The WA Psychosocial Hazards Code of Practice formally recognises 20 individual psychosocial hazards.
Psychosocial hazards refer to workplace factors that can cause stress, harm, or injury to employees’ mental and emotional wellbeing. WHS legislation provides a four-step process that all employers must follow:
We do provide comprehensive training for organisations, to educate staff about psychosocial hazards. We also train managers on how to identify and manage complaints. If you would like more details, Please call Alysha Hooper on 0433 376 541 or email info@equalopportunitytraining.com.au
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