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Managing psychosocial hazards — Code of Practice 2022 (updated 2024)

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QLD · guidance Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) > Code of Practice — Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work 2022
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PCBUs must identify and manage psychosocial hazards; the Code of Practice 2022 (updated 2024) is the approved practical guidance under the WHS Act.
The WHS and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 included updates to the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022. PCBUs must identify, assess, and control psychosocial hazards (e.g. job demands, low job control, bullying, harassment, remote work risks). The code provides the standard for what is reasonably practicable. The 2024 update follows a national review of psychosocial risk frameworks and aligned with the Model WHS Regulations. …
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PCBUs must identify and manage psychosocial hazards; the Code of Practice 2022 (updated 2024) is the approved practical guidance under the WHS Act.
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worksafe.qld.gov.au

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27 Aug 2026 · Amended
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Which WHS law does this come from?

Managing psychosocial hazards — Code of Practice 2022 (updated 2024) is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) > Code of Practice — Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work 2022.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Managing psychosocial hazards — Code of Practice 2022 (updated 2024) is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must identify and manage psychosocial hazards; the Code of Practice 2022 (updated 2024) is the approved practical guidance under the WHS Act.

What changed recently?

Managing psychosocial hazards — Code of Practice 2022 (updated 2024) was last updated on 27 August 2026.

About this Topic

ParentWork Health and Safety Act 2011
JurisdictionQLD
CountryAustralia
Updates tracked1
Monitoring detail
First seenAug 2026