The obligation
The WA Code of Practice sets out a structured process for identifying psychosocial hazards, assessing risks, and selecting and reviewing controls in consultation with workers.
The Code of Practice guides PCBUs through: identifying psychosocial hazards and risk factors (e.g. high job demands, low support, poor workplace relationships); consulting with workers and health & safety representatives; assessing likelihood and severity of harm; implementing controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative); and reviewing controls after incidents or significant changes.
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- What
- The WA Code of Practice sets out a structured process for identifying psychosocial hazards, assessing risks, and selecting and reviewing controls in consultation with workers.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Psychosocial risk assessment and control — Code of Practice guidance is a WHS requirement set out in Psychosocial hazards in the workplace (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Code of Practice > Risk Management.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Psychosocial risk assessment and control — Code of Practice guidance is a WHS obligation under Psychosocial hazards in the workplace (WA). In short, The WA Code of Practice sets out a structured process for identifying psychosocial hazards, assessing risks, and selecting and reviewing controls in consultation with workers.
What changed recently?
Psychosocial risk assessment and control — Code of Practice guidance was last updated on 6 October 2026.
