Occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation addresses psychosocial risks to protect workers' psychological well-being and prevent harm to their mental health. These risks arise from workplace culture, policies, expectations, and social attitudes. [4]

Key areas covered by OHS legislation regarding psychosocial risks include:

• Identification of Psychosocial Hazards: Identifying potential sources of mental injury or distress in the work environment.
• Measurement and Assessment: Evaluating workplace management practices, communication, and participation systems that can affect mental health.
• Risk Management: Implementing controls and strategies to minimize or eliminate psychosocial hazards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to occupational health and safety acts that have been expanded to include harm to psychological well-being.

Psychosocial risk factors include:

• Balance between work and personal life
• Civility and respect in the workplace
• Clear leadership and expectations
• Employee engagement
• Growth and development opportunities
• Involvement and influence in decision-making
• Organizational culture of trust and fairness
• Protection of physical safety
• Psychological competencies and demands
• Psychological protection
• Psychological and social support
• Recognition and reward
• Workload management

[2] [1] [3] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] To create a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, it is important to:

• Make decisions considering the impact on employees' mental health.
• Communicate changes thoroughly and set up channels for feedback.
• Improve work planning to account for employee responsibilities and unexpected events.
• Support leaders with clear communication and flexibility skills.
• Integrate psychosocial hazard prevention into health and safety programs.
• Include mental injuries in accommodation and return-to-work procedures.
• Promote mental well-being through hazard prevention and stress reduction strategies.

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