Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Risks in the Workplace

About this module

This module introduces the key principles and practical steps for managing psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace under South Australian work health and safety laws. 

It is designed to help employers, managers, and workplace leaders understand what psychosocial hazards are, why they matter, and how to manage them using a structured, risk‑based approach.

This course will take approximately 3 hours to complete.   

You can pick up where you left at any time.  

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Explain what a psychosocial hazard is.
2. Understand the benefits of managing psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace.
3. Identify who has duties within the workplace for psychosocial health and safety.
4. Understand the 4-step approach to managing psychosocial risks.
5. Recognise some actions that your workplace can take to address psychosocial hazards and risks, and the free tools and resources available to assist. 

Looking after you

We are committed to supporting your mental health and wellbeing and wish to let you know that the module does contain content about mental health, psychosocial hazards and risks such as work pressures, violence, aggression and workplace bullying. If you anticipate that these subject areas may cause you more than mild discomfort, we recommend that you not participate in this learning module at this time. 

As you go through this module, please look after yourself and access support if needed. You may already have your own personal support network in place or have support available to you via your workplace, such as access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for psychological support and counselling services. 

There are also free 24/7 telephone support services in the community. Email and online chat options are also available through these providers: 

• Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au 
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can access 24/7 national telephone support, ensuring a culturally safe space to seek help in times of crisis: 

• 13YARN: 13 92 76 13yarn.org.au 

Audience

This module is designed for employers, managers, supervisors, and workplace leaders who have an interest in or responsibilities for work health and safety and for creating psychologically safe workplaces. 

It is also relevant for WHS and HR professionals, Health and Safety Representatives, and others who are involved in identifying, assessing, and managing psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace. 

The course is suitable for participants across a range of industries and organisational sizes. 

How to navigate 

This module supports self-paced, focused learning. You can revisit it at any time.