Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Risks in the Workplace
Free
How to effectively identify and manage psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace
Description
About this Program
Psychosocial hazards are anything in the workplace that has the potential to cause psychological harm (it may also cause physical harm). Examples range from high workloads, poor role clarity or exposure to bullying and harassment. These hazards if left unaddressed, can have a significant impact on worker’s health and safety, as well as business productivity.
Addressing psychosocial hazards and risks doesn’t just happen by chance. Workplaces need to take a proactive approach to address these issues.
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the common types of psychosocial hazards found within workplaces and how the risk management process can help your business to eliminate or minimise these risks (so far as is reasonably practicable). The module will also provide a range of free tools and resources for workplaces to take action with the ultimate goal of preventing psychological harm and creating a safe and healthy workplace.
Developed by ReturnToWorkSA and SafeWork SA, this 1 hour module has been created primarily for managers, business owners, WHS and HR personnel, Health and Safety Representatives or any other leader wanting to address psychosocial hazards and risks within the workplace.
Program Content
Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain what a psychosocial hazard is
- Understand the benefits of managing psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace
- Identify who has duties within the workplace for psychosocial health and safety
- Understand the 4-step approach to managing psychosocial risks
- Recognise some actions that your workplace can take to address psychosocial hazards and risks, and the free tools and resources available to assist
Course Content
- What are Psychosocial Hazards and Risks?
- Why Manage Psychosocial Hazards and Risks?
- How to Manage Psychosocial Hazards and Risks
- The Four Step Risk Management Process
- Example Scenarios
- Tools and Resources
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