Psychosocial Hazards Managers

Learn to identify, manage, and mitigate psychosocial hazards in the workplace to promote mental well-being and ensure a safer, healthier work environment for all employees.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia

Course Format

Structured Learning and Accelerated Learning options

Duration

Depending on format, between 20 - 40 minutes

As organisations increasingly recognise the profound impact of psychosocial hazards on employee well-being, productivity, and overall workplace dynamics.

Understanding these factors has become essential for fostering a supportive, resilient, and healthy work environment that not only protects mental health but also enhances organisational performance and employee satisfaction.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our Psychosocial Hazards courses offer valuable insights into the identification and management of psychosocial risks in the workplace. They equip you with the knowledge to address these hazards effectively, benefiting not only your own mental well-being but also that of your colleagues and the broader work community. Through interactive scenarios and practical guidance, these courses promote a healthier, more supportive workplace environment by fostering awareness, resilience, and proactive management of psychosocial risks.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of the different types of psychosocial hazards and risks
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Legislation covered

Australia: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Nsw), Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic), Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Act), Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Sa), Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas), Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Nt), Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (Wa), Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022.

Key modules

  • The Law
  • What is a Psychosocial Hazard?
  • What is a psychosocial risk?
  • Effects of Psychosocial Hazards
  • Psychosocial Hazards
  • Low Job Control
  • High Job Demands
  • Poor Support
  • Lack of Role Clarity
  • Poor Organisational Change Management
  • Inadequate Reward and Recognition
  • Traumatic Events or Material
  • Poor Physical Environments
  • Bullying and Harassment
  • Contributing to a positive mental health environment
  • Hazard-specific management strategies (management course only).

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • understand the meaning of the terms psychosocial hazards and psychosocial risk;
  • understand how psychosocial hazards may affect your undertaking of your work;
  • understand how you can contribute to controlling psychosocial hazards in your workplace; and
  • identify, eliminate, or control psychosocial risks.

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

Related courses

Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

On the Safetrac

Why Choose Safetrac’s Compliance Courses 

Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

Trusted by Leading Brands

Renowned companies like Uber, Chubb, and David Jones rely on our compliance training solutions.

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