Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace 

Written By Injured Workers CBR

What are psychosocial hazards? 

Psychosocial hazards are aspects of work that have the potential to cause psychological or physical harm. 

In the ACT, there are 14 common psychosocial hazards that should be considered when looking at the safety of workers.  

 

Psychosocial Hazards in the ACT 

  • Job Demands 

  • Low Job Control 

  • Poor Support 

  • Lack of Role Clarity 

  • Poor Organisational Change Management 

  • Inadequate Reward and Recognition 

  • Poor Organisational Justice 

  • Traumatic Events or Material 

  • Remote or Isolated Work 

  • Poor Physical Environment 

  • Violence or Aggression 

  • Bullying 

  • Harassment, including Sexual Harassment 

  • Conflict or Poor Workplace Relationships 

 

To learn more about common psychosocial hazards in the workplace, visit the UnionsACT Psychosocial Safety Hub.  

If you have experienced a psychosocial injury at work, contact the Injured Workers Service today for free and confidential support through the workers’ compensation process.  

 

Get support online or call the Injured Workers Service on (02) 8294 5181. 

 

Injured Workers CBR
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