Psychosocial Hazards

Psychosocial hazards are organisational factors that can negatively impact workplace wellbeing through psychological and social mechanisms. While 'wellbeing' focuses on the outcome of overall wellness of individuals, psychosocial hazards address a subset of potential root causes at the organisation level. Addressing psychosocial hazards involves prevention, whereas wellbeing strategies emphasise mitigation.

Under Safe Work Australia's Model Code of Practice, there are currently 14 psychosocial hazards including job demands, poor organisational justice, harassment and others.