Psychosocial Health and Safety Meaningful and safe work is good for people’s mental health and wellbeing. It provides structure and purpose, a sense of identity and opportunities to develop skills and increased feelings of self-worth. However, there are some circumstances where work has undesirable impacts on health and wellbeing. Managing the risks associated with psychosocial hazards not only protects workers, but it also decreases the disruption associated with staff turnover and absenteeism, and may improve broader organisational performance and productivity. Recognising and managing risks in the workplace that may lead to physical or psychological injury is an essential part of work health and safety (WHS) and a legal responsibility for employers. Specifically, employers are responsible for managing hazards and risks and to create a safe, healthy and productive workplace. Changes to WHS Regulations are being rolled out across the country to protect employees’ psychosocial health. Organisations need to be aware of the changes and understand their duties under the WHS Regulations.
Reference. SWA, Managing psychosocial hazards at work, 2022; Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2022
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