Regional roadshow: Managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
SafeWork Inspectors will deliver free face-to-face information sessions about managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace in 10 regional areas.
Psychosocial hazards at work can cause workers harm, disrupt workplaces, and cost time and money. Common psychosocial hazards include fatigue, high workloads, workplace violence, bullying and sexual harassment.
Since 2015, there has been a 53% increase in claims for psychological injury across NSW and the average cost of these is more than $85,000 per claim.*
On 1 October 2022, new laws will come into force about managing psychosocial risks in the workplace.
To help businesses in regional areas understand more about psychosocial hazards, SafeWork Inspectors will hold free face-to-face information sessions as part of a regional roadshow.
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Who is eligible to attend?
The information sessions are open to people from any industry in NSW.
Small business owners (less than 50 employees) will be eligible to claim the $1,000 SafeWork small business rebate after attending the training.
Professional development points are also available to trade industry workers.
What will you learn?
Each face-to-face session will cover the following topics:
- the Code of practice on managing psychosocial hazards at work
- real examples of psychosocial hazards
- strategies and free tools to help identify, assess and manage psychosocial hazards
- the new Mentally Healthy Workplaces regional resource kit, a new resource that provides practical actions that address common issues impacting regional businesses.
What sessions are available?
Below is the timetable for the regional roadshow. The sessions are free and two hours in duration. Registration is required.
Albury, Tuesday 18 October, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Coffs Harbour, Thursday 24 November, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Dubbo, Tuesday 25 October, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Newcastle, Thursday 17 November, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Nowra, Wednesday 26 October, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Orange, Thursday 27 October, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Port Macquarie, Tuesday 29 November, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Tamworth, Tuesday 15 November, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Wagga Wagga, Thursday 20 October, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Wollongong, Tuesday 25 October, 10.00am - 12.00pm
* SafeWork NSW public consultation on the code of practice for managing the risks to psychological health, September 2020.
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