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Safe Work Australia has released a new model Code of Practice on Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work to provide practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on their WHS duties to manage psychosocial risks from work. The model code of practice explains the laws and how to comply with them, with practical steps to manage workplace risks to psychological health. Preventing psychological harm is an essential part of creating a healthy and safe workplace. Managing psychosocial risks protects workers and also decreases the disruption associated with staff turnover and absenteeism and may improve broader organisational performance and productivity.
Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer Michelle Baxter said that psychosocial hazards are anything at work that may cause psychological harm, and can come from the way work is designed and managed, the working environment or behaviours including bullying, harassment, discrimination, aggression and violence. |
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