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Psychosocial Risk Assessments

Psychosocial Risk Assessments

Our researched informed methods assess risk based on job demands, job resources and worker outcomes

What

What Are Psychosocial Risk Assessments?

Psychosocial risk assessments evaluate threats and opportunities related to job demands, job resources and worker outcomes. Our Psychosocial Risk Assessments can be tailored at enterprises, teams, and specific positions.

why

Why is this Important?

Many organisations are often challenged to deeply understand psychosocial risk. Not only are psychosocial hazards often invisible, can combine to change risk profiles, dynamic and impact groups differently. Our unique methods to assess risks are flexible, research-informed and tailored to meet organisational needs.

“Proactive risk assessments lead to a 30% improvement in employee mental wellbeing and reduce legal claims related to workplace stress by 40%.” (Source: Safe Work Australia, 2020)

How

How is this Achieved?

Our unique methods combine the options of surveys and other inputs to assess:

Job Demands: Workload, role clarity and other stressors
Job Resources: Support, autonomy, and tools available to employees.
Outcomes: Burnout, sleep, mental health and other factors impacting psychosocial health.

For more details on a broader organisational WHS Performance (Maturity) Assessment, click here.

FAQs

1. What is a psychosocial risk assessment?

A psychosocial risk assessment identifies and controls work‑related factors that can cause harm.

The Job Demands‑Job Resources-Worker Outcomes (JD-JR-WO) model explains why these factors matter by showing how job demands and job resources shape worker outcomes like burnout, engagement, and wellbeing.

2. Is a psychosocial risk assessment mandatory?

Yes. Under WHS legislation, PCBUs must identify, assess, and control psychosocial hazards just as they would any other workplace hazard. The Code of Practice makes this explicit.

3. What counts as a psychosocial hazard?

Common hazards include:

High job demands
Low job control
Poor support
Exposure to traumatic events
Bullying, harassment, aggression, or violence
Poor organisational change management
Remote or isolated work
These hazards can interact and increase overall risk.

4. How do you actually conduct a psychosocial risk assessment?

Most organisations follow four steps:

Identify hazards through consultation, data review, and observation
Assess risks by considering likelihood and potential harm
Implement controls to eliminate or minimise risks
Review controls to ensure they remain effective

Worker consultation is required at every stage.

Health and Safety Index‘s Psychosocial Diagnostic (Dx) Survey support risk assessments by providing:

Statistically reliable benchmarks
Workforce‑level insights into job demands, job resources, and worker outcomes
Prioritised “levers” for action
Evidence for consultation and continuous improvement

5. What are the benefits of conducting a psychosocial risk assessment?

Organisations typically see improvements in:

Compliance with WHS legislation
Worker wellbeing and engagement
Productivity and performance
Team culture and communication
Injury prevention and claims reduction

Download our Psychosocial Risk Assessment Template

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