Managing Workplace Psychosocial Risks for Government

Understanding psychosocial hazards in the workplace

- Define the meanings of mental health, psychosocial risks, hazards, and safety

- Understand the direct correlation between mental health and professional success

- Identify common psychosocial hazards and risks at work

- Learn the difference between risk management vs wellbeing promotion

Employer obligations and responsibilities

- Understand the WHS Act and the legislation in each State, Territory and Government jurisdiction

- Identify key regulations and obligations for duty holders

- Learn your codes of practice and psychosocial regulations

- Understand the International standards and guidance material (45001 and 45003)

Learn risk assessments and control measures

- Learn how to conduct psychosocial risk assessments

- Define when a psychosocial risk assessment should be undertaken

- Learn control measures and how to test them

Implementing mitigation plans and measuring outcomes

- Unpack examples of established methods, models, and processes for creating psychologically healthy workplaces

- Techniques for effective training and supervision

- Understand ISO 45003 – Safety Management System

- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of mitigation strategies