The Commission for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public comment on a draft Code of Practice on Psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
Commissioner for WorkSafe, Darren Kavanagh said the Code was intended to provide practical guidance where workers might be exposed to psychological and social hazards such as inappropriate behaviour, violence and aggression, fatigue, burnout, stress and trauma.
“While this public consultation relates to the draft psychosocial hazards, there are also complementary codes that cover violence and aggression at work and workplace behaviour, which are also open for public comment,” Mr Kavanagh said.
“Everyone who has a duty to prevent or minimise hazards at workplaces, including employers, employees, self-employed people and safety and health representatives and committees, should use this Code.”
He said managing psychosocial hazards could be challenging, so a proactive and comprehensive approach was needed, and effective consultation and communication were critical.
“This Code provides reasonably practicable guidance for a risk management approach that should then be tailored to the unique demands of each workplace,” Mr Kavanagh said.
“Anyone who has an interest in workplace safety and health should consider submitting comments on this Code, thereby contributing to the safety and health of all Western Australians.”
Comments on the draft Code close on 11 October and can be submitted via email to [email protected].
The 34-page draft Code and feedback form can be downloaded at this PS News link.
