How to Conduct a Psychosocial Hazard and Risk Assessment is essential for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and WHS advisors. Psychosocial risks are embedded deeply in workplace systems, culture, and practices. Identifying and managing them is critical to protect employee mental health and wellbeing.
Why Psychosocial Hazard and Risk Assessment Matters
Psychosocial hazards include:
Excessive workloads and unrealistic deadlines
Poor communication or unclear role expectations
Bullying, harassment, or workplace conflict
Lack of job control or recognition
Poor support from leaders or colleagues
Organisational change, job insecurity, or unstable conditions
These hazards can lead to psychological harm, including stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, or physical health issues. Under WHS regulations, employers have a duty to manage these risks just as they do physical hazards.
Where Do You Start?
Psychosocial hazard and risk assessments can feel complex. Many professionals wonder:
How do I identify psychosocial hazards confidently?
What tools and methods are best for assessment?
How do I analyse risks to prioritise action effectively?
What control measures reduce or eliminate these risks?
How do I engage employees in creating a safe, supportive workplace?
What You Will Learn
Our How to Conduct a Psychosocial Hazard and Risk Assessment course teaches:
The legal obligations and WHS framework for psychosocial risks
Identifying hazards through surveys, interviews, and observations
Assessing and analysing risks to determine priority actions
Developing practical, effective control measures
Monitoring, reviewing, and maintaining psychological safety systems
Fostering a culture of trust, openness, and wellbeing
Build Confidence to Protect Employee Mental Health
This course builds confidence for professionals to implement psychosocial risk assessments thoroughly and compassionately. You will feel equipped to lead assessments that protect employees’ mental health and create a culture where people feel safe, valued, and supported.
Take The Next Step
Do not leave psychosocial safety to chance. Join How to Conduct a Psychosocial Hazard and Risk Assessment today. Gain the knowledge and skills to identify risks confidently, manage them effectively, and build a workplace where psychological safety is a reality every day.