Manage psychosocial hazards at work
WHS duty extends to psychosocial hazards — workload, bullying, harassment, role conflict.
Who must comply
All PCBUs (persons conducting a business or undertaking).
What triggers it
Conducting a business or undertaking with workers.
When due
Continuous WHS duty.
Evidence required
Risk assessment, consultation records, control measures, training, incident response procedures.
Max penalty
Industrial manslaughter penalties up to $20M (corporations) + 25 years prison (individuals) in some states for category 1 breaches
Summary
Model WHS Regulation 55A (adopted in most states) requires PCBUs to identify, assess, and control psychosocial hazards including high job demands, low support, role conflict, harmful behaviours, and exposure to traumatic events. Safe Work Australia's model code and state codes (e.g. Vic Compliance Code, NSW Code of Practice) set the standard.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/mental-health. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.