The obligation
PCBUs must apply a four-step risk management process: identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, review. Consultation with workers is required at each step.
The code requires PCBUs to: (1) identify psychosocial hazards; (2) assess the risk they create (considering frequency, duration, severity and multiplier effects of combined hazards); (3) implement control measures, applying the hierarchy of controls (mandatory in SA under WHS Reg clause 36); and (4) review controls to ensure effectiveness. Workers and their representatives must be consulted throughout. Complaints data, workplace observations, and surveys are flagged as identification tools.
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- PCBUs must apply a four-step risk management process: identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, review. Consultation with workers is required at each step.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Risk management process for psychosocial hazards is a WHS requirement set out in Managing psychosocial hazards at work (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is WHS / Psychosocial Hazards / Code of Practice / Risk Management.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Risk management process for psychosocial hazards is a WHS obligation under Managing psychosocial hazards at work (SA). In short, PCBUs must apply a four-step risk management process: identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, review. Consultation with workers is required at each step.