Psychosocial Hazards Policy Template
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Why this policy is important
A Psychosocial Health and Safety Policy helps businesses meet their legal duty under Australian WHS laws to manage psychosocial hazards—issues like workload stress, bullying, conflict, low support, and poor role clarity. Having this policy in place protects worker wellbeing, reduces risk, prevents harm, strengthens culture, and shows regulators that your organisation is proactively managing psychological safety.
Purpose of the policy
The purpose of this policy is to outline your organisation’s commitment to preventing psychosocial harm, establishing clear responsibilities, and setting up the systems needed to identify, assess, control, and monitor psychosocial risks. It ensures everyone understands their role in creating a safe, respectful, and mentally healthy workplace.
What’s included in the template
- Purpose, scope, and legal context
- Policy statement and organisational commitments
- Roles and responsibilities (management, supervisors, workers, HR)
- Key psychosocial safety principles
- Psychosocial hazard domains
- Implementation and risk management framework
- Training and competency requirements
- Consultation and communication processes
- Incident reporting and investigation procedures
- Worker support and EAP information
- Monitoring, review, and compliance measures
- Related policies
- Customisation checklist
How to use this template
- Download the template as a PDF or editable document.
- Insert your company-specific details—including names, dates, contact information, reporting methods, and related policies.
- Review each section and adjust wording to suit your organisational structure, processes, and WHS systems.
- Seek internal approval from senior leadership.
- Share the completed policy with your workforce and integrate it into your WHS documentation, training, and processes.
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