Psychosocial hazards for employees (AU)

Duration: 43 minutes

Overview: This course explains what psychosocial hazards are and how they can affect people at work. It helps workers recognise common psychosocial hazards, understand how they often develop over time, and identify early warning signs that work conditions or behaviours may be creating risk. The topic also explains how psychosocial hazards differ from personal stress or mental health conditions, and why they are considered workplace health and safety issues.

Why is this course important? Psychosocial hazards are often less visible than physical hazards and can become normalised if they are not addressed. When left unchecked, they can contribute to psychological harm, conflict, errors, incidents, or people disengaging from work. This topic supports workers to notice issues early, understand when something may need to be raised, and feel more confident speaking up through appropriate workplace channels. Early awareness and action help create safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces.

Suitable for: All workers across Australia, including employees, contractors and volunteers in any state or territory, including Victoria. It is designed for people in non-managerial roles and provides general, practical guidance that applies regardless of local WHS or OHS legislation. Organisations with workers in multiple states can use this course consistently, with workers following their organisation’s internal policies and procedures where they apply.

Online Assessment: Yes

Workplace Activities: None

Disclaimer: In the event of discrepancy between this course and your workplace policies, your workplace policies should be applied. OmniaCapture is not responsible for you or anyone else for any loss suffered in connection with the use of this information. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the information contained in this course.