12 Ways to Make Your Small Business Safer (Based on WorkSafe Victoria Guidance) + Psychological Hazards
How to identify and control health and safety hazards in small businesses to make them safer.
Category: Workplace Mental Health
Workplace mental health resources covering psychosocial hazards, psychological safety, stress prevention and mentally healthy workplaces.
Workplace Psychosocial Hazards: Categories, Risk Controls and Training Examples
Workplace Psychosocial Hazards
Psychological Health at Work: Key Differences Between Harmonised WHS legislation and Victorian OHS Laws
Introduction Psychological health is no longer a “grey area” in workplace safety—especially in Victoria. With the introduction of the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025, Victoria has now moved much closer to the harmonised Work Health and Safety (WHS) model used across most of Australia. For small businesses and not-for-profits, this is a […]
6 Smart Ways to Consult Workers and Enhance Workplace Psychological Health Outcomes in Victorian Workplaces
Workplace Psychological Health Survey Tools and practical consultation methods for Victorian Workplaces From 1 December 2025, employers must actively identify and control psychosocial hazards under the new Psychological Health Regulations administered by WorkSafe Victoria.This include the need for psychosocial consultation. A key legal requirement and initial step towards compliance is consultation with employees when identifying […]
Workplace Psychological Health Compliance Planning Checklist – Victoria
Designed for Small Businesses in Victoria. Based on WorkSafe Victoria 2025 Psychological Health Regulations and Compliance Code. Detailed requirements: https://ohsmanagementsystems.com.au/2025/10/02/psychological-health-at-work-in-victoria-a-simple-guide-for-small-medium-businesses/ Workplace Psychological Health Compliance Planning Checklist – Victoria Also, here is a very simple survey that WorkSafe Victoria provide on their website to help comply with the “Consultation” actions. WorkSafe Victoria “Employee Engarement Survey” 26/3/26 […]
Psychological Health at Work in Victoria: A Simple Guide for Small & Medium Businesses
They are finally here!! Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025. From December 2025, Victorian workplaces have clearer rules for managing psychological health. This means employers must not only protect workers from physical injury but also from psychological harm — things like work overload, bullying, poor work design, or exposure to traumatic events.The new […]
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: The Cornerstones of Safety Excellence
In today’s dynamic workplace landscape, the concept of safety extends far beyond physical hazards and compliance with regulations. It encompasses fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. Embracing diversity and inclusion (D&I) isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s also integral to achieving safety excellence within your organisation. Understanding Diversity and Inclusion […]
How to Complete a Workplace Psychosocial Risk Assessment
Psychosocial risk assessments are an essential tool for identifying and managing mental health hazards in the workplace. By conducting a thorough assessment, employers can better understand the psychological and social factors that may impact their employees’ well-being and performance. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to complete a workplace psychosocial […]
When will we see the Victorian OHS Regulations Amendment for Psychosocial Hazards?
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations are crucial for ensuring the well-being of employees in the workplace. In recent years, the focus on workplace safety has extended beyond physical hazards to include psychosocial hazards, which can have a significant impact on employees’ mental and emotional health. In Victoria, Australia, there has been growing anticipation regarding […]
The Importance of Workplace Mental Health Awareness Training
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the significance of mental health in the workplace. As our understanding of mental health deepens and societal attitudes evolve, organisations are placing greater emphasis on supporting the psychological well-being of their employees. One powerful tool that has emerged in this context is Workplace Mental Health […]
Workplace Gendered Violence including Sexual Harassment – Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) have recently released new guidance on this topic. In Victoria, sexual harassment has previously been covered by the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, and was not seen at an OHS hazard. Now that WorkSafe is providing guidance, it is most definitely seen as an […]
Summary and Comment – Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations Draft
WorkSafe has just released this draft for public comment which is planned to come into operation 1 July 2022. The purpose of this article is to summarise the key requirements in the draft and comment on my opinion of the draft. Here is the link to the draft and related information https://engage.vic.gov.au/proposed-psychological-health-regulations The objectives of […]
Workplace Mental Health and Well-being – 10 Tips to reduce mental health issues in the workplace
Rising Workers Compensation claims relating to mental health injury and increasing discussion around mental health as a workplace health and safety issue has led WorkSafe Victoria to set up a dedicated website to assist workplaces with planning and initiatives to reduce psychological injury. Have a look at the WorkSafe Victoria WorkWell program here. When thinking […]
The Importance of Acceptable Behaviour in the Workplace Training for Small Business
Acceptable Behaviour in the Workplace training is essential for small businesses in Victoria
Racism in the Workplace: OHS Responsibilities for Victorian Small Business
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Workplace Bullying Definition
Acceptable Behaviour in the Workplace training is essential for small businesses in Victoria