Psychosocial hazards

Description
This course has been developed to provide learners with an understanding of what psychosocial hazards are, the effect that these hazards can have on the people in your workplace and how to eliminate or minimise the risk of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Target Audience
A mental health problem caused by, or in, a workplace is called a psychological injury. Psychological injuries are typically caused by psychosocial hazards. Under the model WHS regulations, organisations must eliminate or minimise, so far as is reasonably practicable, the psychosocial risks that arise from psychosocial hazards.

Poor mental health of your employees costs Australian businesses nearly $13 billion and over 4 months of lost productivity every year , so we don't say it lightly when we say that psychosocial hazards in your workplace must be managed as effectively as physical hazards. It's likely that at least one worker in your workplace will experience a psychological injury due to a psychosocial hazard. Having a good understanding of what psychological hazards are enables you to be more effective at handling them

The course has been designed to provide training for managers and supervisors in Australian organisations.

Learning Outcomes
Kineo Courses new Psychosocial Risk Management in the Workplace course will provide learners with an understanding of:

what mental health conditions are
what psychosocial hazards are
the importance of supporting mental health in the workplace
the challenges of maintaining a mentally healthy workplace
determining the best strategies to eliminate or minimise psychosocial hazards, and
strategies to increase awareness and create a mentally healthy and safe workplace.

As with every Kineo Courses unit, Psychosocial Risk Management in the Workplace features:

Adaptic pre-assessment technology
interactive activities and content promoting behavioural change
full course voiceover and WCAG 2.1 level accessibility
responsive design, which works on any device
engaging animations and rich imagery
rigorous assessments, and
information that focusses on the benefits of understanding what psychosocial risks are and how to manage them.

This course has been reviewed by EML, a recognised subject matter expert in this space.