Understanding and preventing psychosocial hazards for leaders

Course overview

The increased focus on WHS regulations in relation to psychological health means that employers must take a proactive, systematised approach to managing psychosocial risks, specifically through identifying, assessing and mitigating psychosocial hazards. But health and safety is not all about scanning for risks – there are positive things you can do as a leader to embed psychosocial health and safety and minimise the chances of hazards arising and causing harm.

This highly interactive workshop provides leaders, WHS, and HR practitioners with practical tools to support their confidence to identify and intervene early to address these risks. 

Learning outcomes

Clearly define psychosocial hazards and understand how they differ from general workplace stressors
Recognise early warning signs of psychosocial risk within teams and organisational systems
Understand the legal and organisational responsibilities associated with managing psychosocial hazards
Apply a practical framework to identify, assess and mitigate psychosocial risks
Conduct early intervention conversations with confidence and care
Embed preventative strategies that strengthen psychological health and safety across their teams

Compliance outcomes

Strengthen understanding of WHS obligations relating to psychosocial risk management
Demonstrate proactive steps toward identifying and mitigating psychosocial hazards
Improve documentation and consistency in risk identification and response processes
Build internal capability aligned with recognised regulatory frameworks
Support due diligence requirements for leaders and senior decision-makers

Benefits

Greater confidence in identifying and addressing psychosocial risks early
Reduced likelihood of issues escalating into formal complaints, claims or investigations
Improved team wellbeing, engagement and performance
Clearer alignment between compliance obligations and day-to-day leadership behaviour
A more open culture where concerns are raised and addressed constructively