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Psychosocial Risk Management

If you feel unsafe or have a personal safety concern please contact the Safer Community Team immediately on 9266 4444
If you have any queries relating to psychosocial reporting, please contact Health and Safety on 9266 4900 or email healthandsafety@curtin.edu.au

Psychosocial hazards

Psychosocial hazards at work are aspects of work and work situations that can lead to
psychological or physical harm.

These stem from:
• The design or management of work, or
• A work environment / plant at work, or
• Workplace interactions or behaviours.

Reporting psychosocial incidents

In the first instance, discuss any immediate concerns with your line manager, or if not possible contact the Health and Safety team.

All psychosocial incidents are to be reported in the CHARM system using the psychosocial form. Psychosocial reports will remain confidential.

Managing psychosocial hazards

Effective hazard and risk management at the University relies on strong leadership commitment and management, and a supportive environment underpinned by clear policies, procedures, training and education. Communication and consultation with staff and stakeholders are essential at all stages to ensure a safe and informed community.

Under the WHS legislation, it is a requirement to use a risk management approach to manage hazards and risks to worker health and safety, including psychological health and safety. A risk management approach enables the University to identify and address causal factors and systemic issues that may exist in the work environment. The risk management approach consists of:

  1. Identifying the psychosocial hazards and risk factors
  2. Assessing the risks
  3. Controlling the risks by eliminating the hazard or risk factors, or if not possible, minimising the risk of harm as reasonably practicable
  4. Monitor and review the effectiveness of controls and make changes where required.

Wellbeing at Curtin

Support our community’s wellbeing by utilising helpful resources such as Employee Wellbeing, Employee Assistance Program, Manager Assist and other internal/external supports.

Resources

For more information about psychosocial hazards access the following resources: