Psychosocial Safety and Risk Management in the Workplace

Practical measures for effectively managing these risks systematically, to ensure ongoing legal compliance

Businesses have duties under all WHS legislation that require them to systematically and effectively manage mental health hazards and risks arising from business operations in the workplace (also known as ‘psychosocial’ hazards and risks).

In this session, Michael will take you on a deep-dive into the following matters:

• what psychosocial hazards and risks are;
• the WHS legislative framework relating to psychosocial hazards and risk management;
• the nature of the duties relating to psychosocial hazards and risks;
• the requirements for achieving compliance with these duties;
• the practical measures businesses should undertake on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with these duties; and
• case studies illustrating key aspects of the above matters.

Learning Outcomes:

Attendees will gain an understanding of:

• what the psychosocial safety duties are
• what they require businesses and company officers to do, and
• the practical measures for ensuring compliance with the duties.

Suited to:

Company directors & board members, company secretaries, executive managers, professional and legal advisors, WHS and HR advisors in all industries at organisations of all sizes.

This On Demand includes: 

• a recording of the webinar Event which can be viewed multiple times
• a PDF of the presenter’s PowerPoint
• a verbatim Transcript
• any supporting documentation
• a CPD Certificate after successful completion of the Knowledge Quiz