New WHS Regulations for managing psychosocial risk took effect across the Commonwealth jurisdiction from 1 April 2023. To support these regulations, a new Commonwealth Code of Practice for Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work came into effect on 1 November 2024.

The new Commonwealth Code improves on the earlier Model Code of Practice, by improving and clarifying the risk management process to be followed, and expressly recognising a further three psychosocial hazards which may cause harm that employers across the Commonwealth must consider and manage.

Members have access to a Know Your WHS Rights Fact Sheet on managing psychosocial risk. Sign in now to download the fact sheet

CPSU members also have access to a range of supporting materials and guidance to assist in representing members’ concerns. If you are a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and would like expert advice and assistance regarding psychosocial hazards and risk mitigation, you are entitled to seek the assistance of any person, including the CPSU.

Visit the SafetyFirst Network for HSR guidance on applying hierarchy of control measures to psychosocial hazards.

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