Psychosocial Hazards Management Plan
Introduction
The Psychosocial Hazards Management Plan is a comprehensive set of tools that help Company manage and prevent psychosocial hazards at work. The plan includes a new Psychosocial Hazard Policy, Psychosocial Hazard Procedures, a Psychosocial Risk Assessment Checklist (Appendix A), Guidance Material for Managers, and Guidance Material for Workers.
Review procedure
The Managing Directors will review the plan as required. The review schedule is directed in response to organisational and/or legislative changes and requirements. The review will be undertaken in consultation with workers, company representatives, and other relevant parties. All relevant persons will be made aware of changes made because of the review.
This plan will be reviewed if:
there are changes in the workplace that may affect the plan,
the plan is not effective,
there are legislative changes that affect the plan,
there is a breach of this plan.
This plan is reviewed at least annually.
References and applicable documents
Australian Government
Acts and regulations
- Fair Work Act 2009
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
Australian Capital Territory
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
Queensland
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
New South Wales
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
Northern Territory
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
South Australia
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
Tasmania
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
Western Australia
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
Victoria
Standards
- Standards Australia 2018, – Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
Model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment 2023
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
Insert any standards or guidelines applicable to your industry.
Terminology
Abbreviations and acronyms
DV: Domestic Violence.
FMP: Fatigue Management Plan.
HR: Human Resources.
HSR: Health and Safety Representative.
IT: Information Technology.