Psychosocial Hazards
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Psychosocial Hazards

01 February 2024
Location: ACT , NSW , QLD , TAS , WA

This month's Risk Focus program focuses on a range of psychosocial hazards on the job. These types of hazards are of significant concern in today's workplaces, affecting employees at all levels.


Electrotechnology workers face a range of Psychosocial hazards on the job just as workers in other industries. These types of hazards are of significant concern in today's workplaces, affecting employees at all levels. 

These hazards encompass various work-related factors that can pose risks to employees' mental health and well-being. Some of these hazards include workplace stress, bullying, harassment, job demands, role clarity, drug & alcohol, substance abuse and sexual harassment. Employers and managers must identify these hazards, note the signs and the impact on employees and the overall dynamics of the workplace and be able to help and guidance to their employees. 

Effective leadership is crucial in managing workplace psychosocial hazards. It is important to listen to your employees of any Psychosocial hazard concerns, create and maintain a positive work environment Prioritizing employee mental health and conducting regular hazard assessments promotes happier and more productive workplaces. 


The Psychosocial Hazards Toolkit

The Psychosocial Hazards Toolkit

Toolbox Talk templates

  • Job Demand/Control/Role Clarity & Workplace Dynamics
  • Bullying and Sexual Harassment & Drug and Alcohol
  • Mentally healthy workplaces & Leadership and Followship

Risk Register Update

  • Risk Register updated with Psychosocial hazards

Safety Inspection List

  • Psychosocial Hazard checklist

Policies

  • Code of Conduct Policy & Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Sexual Harassment Policy; Harassment and Bullying Policy & Employee Grievance Policy
  • Leave Policy; Drug and Alcohol Policy; Disciplinary Action Policy & Fatigue Management Policy
  • Information Technology & Equipment

Forms

  • Investigation Witness Statement & Safety Meeting Minutes
  • Office Safety Inspection Checklist & Computer Workstation Risk Assessment

Operational Procedures 

  • Incident Investigation 
  • Consultation and Communication 
  • Fatigue Management 

SWMS

  • SUPP-A-V9-GT-100 General Trade Work SWMS (The General Trade SWMS will be available to all members on MKB)
  • SUPP-A-V9-GT-109 Warehousing - Workshop SWMS (available through the online store or a NECA safety management subscription)

(available through the online store or a NECA safety management subscription): 

Informational video 

Watch the video to learn more

Members can log into MKB to download the toolkit.

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