Psychosocial Risk Assessment Services

Now is the time to take action

Since 2014, we helped businesses of all sizes effectively manage psychosocial risks and create safe, healthy work environments. Led by Dr. Natasha Lazareski, PsyFlexTM is a trusted name in workplace mental health, with our team regularly presenting at occupational health and safety conferences.

Under Work Health and Safety Laws in Australia employers have a duty to ensure the psychological health of their employees. Failure to manage psychosocial hazards can result in significant penalties. For example, in October 2023, the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court fined Court Services Victoria nearly $380,000 for a toxic workplace culture that contributed to the tragic death of an employee. This case underscores the critical importance of protecting employees’ mental health and the severe consequences of neglecting psychosocial risk management.

Whether you’re a small business or a global corporation, as an employer, you have a duty to ensure the health and safety of your employees—including their psychological health and wellbeing.

– Is your workplace compliant with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws?

– Are you aware of the specific psychosocial risks in your organisation?

– Does your workplace have a comprehensive psychosocial risk management strategy in place?

If you answered NO to any of these questions, your organisation could be at risk of breaching WHS laws.

Now is the time to take action. Let PsyFlexTM help you develop a tailored strategy to safeguard the mental health of your employees and ensure compliance with WHS laws. Protect your business and create a thriving, mentally healthy workplace.

By partnering with us, you not only fulfil your legal obligations under Australian OHS laws but also demonstrate a commitment to your employees’ wellbeing, leading to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and a more engaged workforce.

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General overview of Australia WHS laws:

1. Under WHS laws (Work Health and Safety Act 2011):
Employers have a duty to ensure the psychological health of their employees, and failing to manage psychosocial risks (like workplace stress, bullying, or harassment) can lead to fines.

2. Categories of penalties for breaches under WHS laws:
Category 1: For reckless conduct that exposes a person to serious injury, illness, or death, penalties can include fines up to $3.5 million for corporations, $680,000 for individuals (officers), and $340,000 for workers, along with potential imprisonment.

Category 2 : For failure to comply with WHS duties that exposes someone to risk (without recklessness), fines can go up to $1.8 million for corporations and $350,000 for officers.

Category 3: For failure to comply with WHS duties without exposure to risk, fines can reach $500,000 for corporations and $100,000 for officers.

3. SafeWork Australia Codes of Practice:
SafeWork Australia’s model WHS laws and psychosocial hazard codes of practice guide employers in fulfilling their obligations. Fines are issued for non-compliance, and the amount depends on the specific state or territory jurisdiction.

4. State-specific regulations:
States like Victoria and New South Wales have adopted or are in the process of adopting specific psychosocial hazard regulations. For example, in Victoria, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 allows for significant fines when psychological hazards aren’t managed.

Penalties vary by jurisdiction, so it’s important for employers to stay up to date with their state or territory’s specific legislation. The overall message is that the cost of non-compliance, both financially and in terms of workplace safety, is substantial.

By partnering with us, you not only fulfil your legal obligations under Australian OHS laws but also demonstrate a commitment to your employees’ wellbeing, leading to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and a more engaged workforce.

Invest in psychosocial risk management today and create a thriving, mentally healthy workplace for your employees.

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