A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, workers and other persons are not exposed to risks to their psychological or physical health and safety.
Psychosocial hazards are risks that:
arise from or in relation to:
- the design or management of work;
- the working environment;
- plant at a workplace; or
- workplace interactions or behaviours; and
may cause psychological and physical harm.
(Safe Work Code of Practice)
Potential Causes of Psychosocial Injuries:
- The inherent requirements of a job (stress factors that exist in all jobs)
- Poor support in a role
- Lack of role clarity
- Poor organisational change management
- Inadequate reward and recognition
- Poor organisational justice
- Traumatic events or material
- Remote or isolated work
- Poor physical environment
- Violence and aggression
- Bullying
- Harassment
- Conflict in the workplace or poor workplace relationships and interactions.
Psychosocial injuries have been shown to have a significantly greater impact on business operations and productivity.
If you’re dealing with injuries in your workplace, or want to take some preventative measures, reach out for advice.
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