WHS Risk Focus Toolbox Talks - Psychosocial Hazards

Electrotechnology workers face a range of Psychosocial hazards on the job just as workers in other industries. These types of hazards are of significant concern in today's workplaces, affecting employees at all levels.

 

These hazards encompass various work-related factors that can pose risks to employees' mental health and well-being. Some of these hazards include workplace stress, bullying, harassment, job demands, role clarity, drug & alcohol, substance abuse and sexual harassment. Employers and managers must identify these hazards, note the signs and the impact on employees and the overall dynamics of the workplace and be able to help and guidance to their employees.

 

Effective leadership is crucial in managing workplace psychosocial hazards. It is important to listen to your employees of any Psychosocial hazard concerns, create and maintain a positive work environment Prioritizing employee mental health and conducting regular hazard assessments promotes happier and more productive workplaces. 

 

The February Risk Focus on Psychosocial Hazards provides different toolkits such as toolbox talk, hazard and risk assessment, field-based inspection, MS PowerPoint presentation, forms, SWMS, and policies to assist members manage and control these types of hazards.

 

Toolbox talk templates:  Job Demand/Control/Role Clarity Workplace Dynamics Bullying and Sexual Harassment Drug and Alcohol Mentally healthy workplaces Leadership and Followship

• Risk Register updated with Psychosocial hazards.

• Psychosocial Hazard checklist 

• Code of Conduct Policy
• Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Sexual Harassment Policy
• Harassment and Bullying Policy
• Employee Grievance Policy
• Leave Policy
• Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Information Technology & Equipment
• Disciplinary Action Policy
• Fatigue Management Policy

• Investigation Witness Statement
• Safety Meeting Minutes
• Office Safety Inspection Checklist
• Computer Workstation Risk Assessment

• Incident Investigation 
• Consultation and Communication 
• Fatigue Management  

• SUPP-A-V9-GT-100 General Trade Work SWMS (The General Trade SWMS will be available to all members on MKB) 
• SUPP-A-V9-GT-109 Warehousing - Workshop SWMS (available through the online store or a NECA safety management subscription)

• Psychosocial Hazard awareness training 

For more safety assistance, please contact NECA's Member Services on 1300 361 099 or email memberservices@neca.asn.au