The obligation
PCBUs must manage psychosocial risks, including sexual harassment and sex or gender-based harassment, by eliminating them or, if not reasonably practicable, minimising them.
PCBUs must manage psychosocial risk under Part 3.1 of the WHS Regulation: identifying hazards, eliminating or minimising risks, controlling risks under the hierarchy of controls, and maintaining and reviewing control measures. The duty includes protecting workers and others from acts by third parties, such as patients, students and members of the public, and cannot be transferred or delegated.
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- PCBUs must manage psychosocial risks, including sexual harassment and sex or gender-based harassment, by eliminating them or, if not reasonably practicable, minimising them.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU duty to manage psychosocial risks 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 Act 2011 (Qld) > WHS Regulation 2011 Part 3.1 > Code of Practice 2022 § ss 55A–55D WHS Regulation 2011; Code of Practice 2022.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU duty to manage psychosocial risks is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards 2022 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must manage psychosocial risks, including sexual harassment and sex or gender-based harassment, by eliminating them or, if not reasonably practicable, minimising them.
What changed recently?
PCBU duty to manage psychosocial risks was last updated on 19 October 2026.