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Under Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards 2022 · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Definition of psychosocial hazard under the Code

Code version as at 1 Apr 2023 From Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards 2022, no changes tracked yet
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QLD · Psychosocial Safety WHS Regulation 2011 s 55A > Code of Practice 2022 § s 55A WHS Regulation 2011
The obligation
A psychosocial hazard arises from the design or management of work, a work environment, plant at a workplace, or workplace interactions and behaviours, and may cause psychological harm.
The definition is in section 55A of the WHS Regulation and applies whether or not the hazard may also cause physical harm. Common hazards in the Code include high or low job demands, low job control, poor support, low role clarity, remote or isolated work, traumatic events, violence and aggression, bullying, and harassment including sexual harassment. …
What
A psychosocial hazard arises from the design or management of work, a work environment, plant at a workplace, or workplace interactions and behaviours, and may cause psychological harm.
Source
worksafe.qld.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Definition of psychosocial hazard under the Code is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards 2022 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is WHS Regulation 2011 s 55A > Code of Practice 2022 § s 55A WHS Regulation 2011.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Definition of psychosocial hazard under the Code is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards 2022 (QLD). In short, A psychosocial hazard arises from the design or management of work, a work environment, plant at a workplace, or workplace interactions and behaviours, and may cause psychological harm.

What changed recently?

Definition of psychosocial hazard under the Code was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards 2022 Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Queensland Australia

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First seenOct 2026