MindSkiller helps organisations demonstrate
compliance with their WH&S obligations with regard to mental health
Employers must now be proactive in managing the risk of psychosocial hazards in the workplace under new Common Law Duties of Care1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Commonwealth and State Legislation6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and Codes of Practice15
Kozarov v Victoria (2022) High Court
Bursee v State of Victoria (2022) Victorian Court of Appeal
Debus v Condor Energy Services Limited (2022) Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat (2023) New South Wales Court of Appeal
Wilson v Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services (2023) Queensland Supreme Court
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld)
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas)
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT)
Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 (Cth)
Safe Work Australia - Code of Practice, Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work (2022)
Note: This is legal information not legal advice.
A psychosocial hazard in the workplace is anything that could cause harm to someone’s mental health.
The impact of not managing psychosocial hazards within your organisation may include:
Employee
burnout
Litigation
Increased costs
Reduced productivity
Negative brand reputation
WH&S
inspections
Common psychosocial
hazards at work include:
Job demands
Low job control
Poor Support
Lack of role clarity
Poor organisational change
management
Inadequate reward and
recognition
Poor organisational justice
Psychosocial hazards at
external locations
Traumatic events or material
Remote or isolated work
Poor physical environment
Violence and aggression
Bullying and Harassment incl. sexual harassment
Conflict or poor workplace relationships and interactions
Psychological distress due to physical injuries sustained at work
When psychosocial hazards interact or combine
How MindSkiller Can Help
MindSkiller can help your organisation comply with the 5 key obligations under new Duties of Care, Codes of Practice and Legislation to manage the risks posed by psychosocial hazards.
1
Identify Psychosocial Hazards
2
Assess the Risks
3
Control the Risks
4
Review the Control Measures
5
Record the Risk Management Process
- Purpose-build tools for managers and employees to identify risks
- Specialist-grade education in mental health literacy
- Certificates of accomplishment in mental health literacy
- Assessment tools for managers to determine degree of risk
- Pathways to manage identified psychosocial hazards
- Outcome measures and management plans for individual staff
- A team-based approach to address psychosocial hazards
- Real-time educational support via video-conferencing
- A registry of accredited digital and in-person mental health services
- Alerts and reminders for managers and staff
- Monitor for any new psychosocial hazards
- Reassess effectiveness of control measures
- Record all efforts to identify, assess, control and review psychosocial hazards
- An active WH&S framework regarding the risks posed to staff
- A psychiatrist-led and evidence-based mental healthcare approach
Outcomes of Effective Management
of Psychosocial Hazards
Talent attraction and
retention
Increased
productivity
Mental health cost
impact mitigation
An Easy Six-Step Solution
Further Reading
The New OH&S Obligations: Employers to Manage the Risks of Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace (PART 1)
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Read moreThe New OH&S Obligations: Programs and Practical Tools to Help Organisations Comply (PART 2)
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