Centre for Psychosocial Hazards Management
This facility is expertly designed to help you futureproof the way your organisation manages the risk of psychosocial hazards.
- Reliably identify and effectively control psychosocial hazards
- Promote a respectful and supportive workplace culture
- Meet your legal WHS compliance obligations
- Maintain a safe, mentally fit, and productive workforce
- Boost morale and reputation, and reduce turnover
Organisations we proudly support
Assess how well you're currently managing psychosocial hazards
Answer 20-questions, and get a snapshot of how well you're handling the four risk management processes. Receive a report containing your results and suggestions to help your organisation better manage the risk of psychosocial hazards. Find out how well you are...?
- Identifying psychosocial hazards
- Assessing psychosocial risks
- Controlling psychosocial risks
- Reviewing your control measures
Gain deeper understanding of the risk management process
View our FREE series of short videos to learn what you need to know about effectively identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks, and monitoring your psychosocial risk control measures.
'Elevate your organisation's safety culture' by knowing how to best safeguard the wellbeing and capabilities of your people.
Be an industry leader in psychosocial hazards management
From a pay-on-use Employee Assistance Program to targeted coaching, training, and workshops, we can tailor control measures to help your organisation.
'Keeping employees safe on the job is everyone's responsibility!'
Discover how our clients benefit from actively managing psychosocial hazards
Frequently asked questions
Find out the answers to assist you effectively manage psychosocial hazards. Get clarity and improve wellbeing and functioning for your entire organisation.
What are psychosocial hazards, and how do they affect employees?
According to Safe Work Australia, psychosocial hazards are factors in the design or management of work that may cause psychological or social harm to individuals. Addressing these hazards effectively is essential for promoting a safe and healthy work environment and preventing harm to employees' mental and physical well-being.
What strategies can employers implement to prevent and mitigate psychosocial risks?
There are practical control measures, that you can put in place, to reduce risk to employees and business operations. Here's a few: promote a positive work environment; provide adequate resources and support; manage workload and job demands; promote mental health awareness; provide supportive leadership; seek external support where needed.
What's your organisation's legal obligations regarding managing psychosocial hazards?
Employers have legal obligations to ensure the health and safety of their employees, including managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Failure to fulfill these obligations can result in legal consequences for employers, including fines, penalties, or legal action from employees.
What role do organisational culture and leadership play in managing psychosocial risks?
It's critical that leaders and the culture: set the tone (values and behaviour); model supportive and empathetic leadership; establish and enforce WHS policy and procedures; communicate effectively and transparently; support employee wellbeing; address issues promptly and follow through; and promote inclusivity and diversity.