Psychosocial health and safety for small business

Every small business in NSW has a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace – this includes both physical and psychological wellbeing. It’s also just good business sense to do so and leads to better productivity and reduced sick leave and staff turnover.

Join SafeWork NSW inspectors as they break down what psychosocial risks look like in real workplaces and how you can proactively identify, manage and reduce them.

You’ll gain practical guidance on your legal obligations, your role in supporting workers’ mental health, where work re-design can assist in managing risks and how to consult effectively with your team about psychosocial hazards.

We’ll also walk you through the free tools, templates and resources available to help you create a safer, more supportive workplace.

Topics covered include:

• what psychosocial hazards are and how they impact workers
• how to identify, assess and manage psychosocial risks
• your responsibilities as a small business owner
• how to consult with workers about mental health and safety
• practical steps to meet your legal obligations
• work re-design to manage psychosocial risks
• free resources and tools available from SafeWork NSW.