Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work

Understand your legal obligations as an employer

Learn about the new regulations and code of practice to comply with new laws and create a safe work environment

This course will equip employers, principal contractors and people conducting business and undertaking (PCBUs) to comply with their obligations in regard to the regulations and Code of Practice and keep people mentally healthy and safe at work.

In October 2022, amendments to the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations were made. They now contain a definition of psychosocial hazards and risks and detail a duty to manage and control those risks.

The WHS Regulations and Managing the risk of work-related psychosocial hazards Code of Practice (the Code) commenced on 1 April 2023. This six-hour course will teach you not only your legal obligations, but the practical skills to identify the risks, implement effective management tools and know how to respond and report.

CSQ funding for small businesses and BERT funding now available.^
For funding information, see Course Details below or contact us (eligibility applies).

Phone 1300 13 60 02 Enquire now

Why enrol?

The WHS Act currently imposes a legal duty on PCBU’s to do what is reasonably practicable to eliminate or minimise psychosocial hazards as part of a person’s general WHS duty of care. This duty requires ensuring not just workers, but also other persons at work (e.g. visitors, delivery people, clients, etc.), are not put at risk from psychological hazards.

This course will teach you not only your legal obligations, but the practical skills to identify the risks, implement effective management tools and know how to respond and report.

Course outline

This six-hour course will equip you to:

Understand your obligations and how to comply with the WHS Act, and the new WHS Regulations and Code of Practice
Identify psychosocial factors that have the potential to become hazards at work
Use the practical guidance provided to effectively manage psychosocial risk, and review the effectiveness of risk controls that you implement
Know how to respond to, manage and investigate complaints, reports or incidents involving psychosocial hazards
Understand the benefits of, and be able to implement, effective consultation with everyone at work to identify psychosocial hazards, risks and controls
Have the tools to develop and maintain a mentally safe and healthy work environment.

Enrol in an upcoming date

Choose a date and venue that suits you by choosing whether you're eligible for a funded option or members can take advantage of our member price. Not sure which to choose or no dates that suit? Give us a call on 1300 13 60 02 for assistance or to register your interest for the next course date in your area.

CSQ funded: small business

If you're eligible for CSQ small business funding, choose from the below course options to book. The funded price is $50 (Inc. GST). Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

BERT funded

If you're eligible for BERT funding, choose from the below course options to book. This course is fee free for current BERT members or employees of contributing BERT employers^. Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

Non-funded: member

If you are not eligible for CSQ small business funding and are a Master Builders member, choose from the below course options to book. The full price for the members course is $250 (Inc. GST). Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

Non-funded: non-member

If you are not eligible for CSQ small business funding and not a Master Builders member, choose from the below course options to book. The full price for the non-members course is $270 (Inc. GST). Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

Course details

Duration	Six hours
Delivery	Livestream statewide or face-to-face in select SEQ locations
Cost	Funded course cost: CSQ funded (small business) course price: $50 (Inc. GST)^ BERT funded: fee free for current BERT members or employees of contributing BERT employers* Full course cost: Members: $250 (Inc. GST) Non-members: $270 (Inc. GST) CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in the construction industry. ^CSQ contributes towards the cost of this course under the small business program. Eligibility criteria applies – enrolling student must be a small business owner or employee of a building and construction business (directly involved in the administrative day-to-day running of the business). A small business is defined as less than 20 employees in the building and construction industry. See more information or call 1300 136 002 to check your eligibility and to enrol. *Eligibility criteria applies. Read the full BERT eligibility detail or call 1300 136 002 for more information and to enrol.
Outcome	This is not a Nationally Recognised Training course. You will receive a Statement of Completion.