Psychological Safety & Psychosocial Hazards Policy

A professional, editable Psychological Safety & Psychosocial Hazards Policy designed to identify, assess and manage psychosocial risks in line with Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations and relevant Codes of Practice.

This policy establishes a clear, risk-based framework for managing psychosocial hazards that may impact psychological health and safety, supporting compliance, consultation, and effective risk control across Australian workplaces.

Features

• Clear, structured Psychological Safety & Psychosocial Hazards Policy format

• WHS-aligned and Codes of Practice referenced

• Focuses on psychosocial hazard identification, risk assessment and control

• Addresses common psychosocial hazards including workload, role clarity, bullying and fatigue

• Defines management, supervisor and Worker responsibilities

• Requires reporting of psychosocial hazards and concerns

• Supports WHS, HSEQ and People & Behaviour governance frameworks

• Representative sign-off section included

• Professional Papillon HSEQ Systems design

• Fully editable PowerPoint format

What’s Included

• Editable Psychological Safety & Psychosocial Hazards Policy (PPT)

Policy sections covering:

• Scope and application

• Purpose and policy intent

• Psychosocial hazard definition and WHS alignment

• Common psychosocial hazards

• Risk management framework (identify, assess, control, review)

• Roles and responsibilities

• Reporting requirements

• Company representative name, role, date and signature fields

Typical Uses

• WHS and HSEQ management systems

• Construction and project-based organisations

• Operational and industrial workplaces

• Contractor and labour hire management

• Client, tender and prequalification submissions

• Businesses responding to psychosocial hazard compliance requirements

Format & Delivery

• File: PowerPoint (.pptx)

• Editable: Yes

• Delivery: Instant digital download

• Licence: Single-business use

Important Notes

• This document establishes policy-level WHS expectations and must be supported by appropriate risk assessments, consultation and control measures

• All content must be reviewed and customised to reflect work activities, organisational structure and applicable legislation

• Licensed for use by a single business and may be customised internally