Managing the risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work

Course Name
Managing the risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work
Course Length
Half - One Day
Course Type
Short Courses
Peak Course Summary
This course assumes little to no knowledge of Employment Relations laws but does assume sound knowledge of council specific Policies and Procedures. The content of the Workshop can be adapted to provide this Policy/Procedure content training.
Course Summary

Course Topics

Part 1 Overview of Laws

  • The legal framework
  • History leading up to the Code of Practice
  • What are psychosocial hazards?

Part 2 Duties of those in the workplace

  • PCBU Duties
  • Code of Conduct
  • Officer’s Duties
  • Worker’s Duties

Part 3 Consultation

  • What is reasonably practicable
  • Employee’s pre-existing mental health illness/es
  • Legal requirements to consult
  • How to consult

Part 4 Risk Management

  • Identify, Assess, Control and Review
  • Issue and Dispute Resolution
  • Consequences

Part 5 Conclusion and Questions

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding the legislation that is relevant to managing psychosocial hazards
  • Responsibilities of all parties
  • Understanding the Code of Practice
  • Importance of actioning employee complaints and concerns
  • Consultation in practical terms
  • Risks of getting it wrong explorestudies and remedies awarded.

Workshop Details

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Online or In-person

Half - 1 days

5-20 pax

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