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