About this module
This module introduces psychosocial hazards in the workplace and explains why they are an important work health and safety issue under South Australian law. It is designed to equip workers with the knowledge and confidence to recognise and report psychosocial hazards, understand their rights and responsibilities, and contribute to safer, mentally healthy workplaces.
To begin, watch the following short video, which provides an overview of psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace and explains why protecting psychological health is an important part of work health and safety.
SafeWork SA is South Australia’s WHS regulator. It is the primary source of information for organisations and businesses who are seeking to understand how to meet their legal obligations to effectively manage psychosocial hazards and risks in workplaces. SafeWork SA’s services and roles include providing advice on work health and safety, investigating workplace incidents and enforcing the work health and safety laws in South Australia. Further information on psychosocial hazards and risks can be found on the SafeWork SA website www.safework.sa.gov.au.
ReturnToWorkSA, responsible for providing work injury insurance and regulating the South Australian Return To Work Scheme, offers the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Service. The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Service provides a range of free support services for organisations and businesses who are seeking additional guidance on managing psychosocial hazards and risks, and overall how to create thriving workplaces. For further information please visit www.rtwsa.com or email mentallyhealthy@rtwsa.com.
This course will take approximately 30 minutes 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:
- recognise common psychosocial hazards and distinguish what is/is not a hazard
- Understand your legal protections under WHS law
- Understand your role in prevention of harm
- Understand employer responsibilities, risk management and consultation processes
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
13YARN: 13 92 76 13yarn.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can access 24/7 national telephone support through 13YARN, ensuring a culturally safe space to seek help in times of crisis.
Audience
This module is designed for all workers.
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.