Course Information
Australian Workplaces
Psychosocial hazards are now a core part of workplace safety obligations across Australia. Employers are expected to identify risks, consult with workers, and implement controls that prevent psychological harm — not after an issue arises, but as part of normal WHS management.
Employer’s Guide: Managing Psychosocial Hazards in Australian Workplaces is designed for business owners, managers, and those with WHS or HR responsibilities. It provides clear guidance on what employers must do, how to manage psychosocial risks systematically, and how these obligations fit within existing WHS frameworks.
This course focuses on practical risk management, not abstract wellbeing concepts. Learners are guided through identifying psychosocial hazards, assessing risk, implementing controls, consulting workers, and reviewing effectiveness — in line with Australian WHS laws and regulator expectations.
The content is suitable for organisations operating in harmonised WHS states and provides a strong foundation for compliance and governance.
What You’ll Learn:
- What psychosocial hazards are and why employers must manage them
- Employer duties under Australian WHS laws
- Identifying psychosocial risks across roles and work systems
- Implementing practical, proportionate control measures
- Consultation, documentation, and review requirements
- Integrating psychosocial risk management into WHS systems
Clear duties. Practical systems. Built for compliance.
This course helps employers understand what is required, what evidence matters, and how to manage psychosocial hazards in a way that stands up to scrutiny and supports safer workplaces.