A Code of Practice to support mentally healthy workplaces is now in effect across the Commonwealth jurisdiction. The Work Health and Safety (Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work) Code of Practice 2024 provides practical guidance on how to prevent harm from psychosocial hazards at work including psychological and physical harm. The code contains practical guidance on WHS duties, hazard identification and risk management, and addresses common workplace psychosocial hazards:
- Bullying
- Harassment, including sexual harassment
- Job demands
- Poor organisational change management
- Traumatic events and material
- Remote or isolated work
- Fatigue
- Poor physical environment
- Intrusive surveillance
- Lack of role clarity
- Low job control
- Job insecurity
- Poor support
- Violence and aggression
- Poor organisational justice
- Conflict or poor relationships/interactions
- Inadequate reward and recognition
See: Work Health and Safety (Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work) Code of Practice 2024