Understanding Workplace Psychosocial Hazards
In the Understanding Workplace Psychosocial Hazards course, safety practitioners build practical skills to recognise and respond to psychosocial risks in everyday work.
This course introduces key concepts and practical knowledge needed to identify common psychosocial hazards—such as bullying, low role clarity, high job demands, low job control and sexual harassment—and understand how they affect workers’ health and safety.
Each module explores a major hazard area, equipping you to spot warning signs early, support affected workers, and contribute to safer, healthier and more sustainable work design.
Why This Course Is Different
Unlike traditional training, this is an adaptive learning course. That means:
- The learning path automatically adjusts to your existing level of knowledge, so you skip what you already know and focus on what you need
- You progress faster—cutting the time to competency significantly—while ensuring you master all key concepts and skills
- Real-world examples and scenarios are safety specific, making learning immediately relevant
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise common workplace psychosocial hazards and understand their potential health impacts
- Identify early warning signs of psychosocial risks in day-to-day operations
- Describe the practitioner’s role in reporting hazards, participating in consultation, and implementing agreed controls.
- Explain how exposure to psychosocial hazards can contribute to reduced health and wellbeing for workers
- Use realistic workplace scenarios to identify key psychosocial hazards and contribute practical suggestions for prevention, mitigation, and follow-up monitoring
Who's it For
This course is designed for safety practitioners
involved in day-to-day workplace health and safety, particularly those looking to build their confidence in recognising and addressing psychosocial risks.
It suits safety coordinators, advisors, and frontline leaders seeking a solid foundation in psychosocial hazard awareness.
While it won't make you an expert in psychosocial risk management, it will equip you with the essential knowledge to identify psychosocial hazards early and work effectively with professionals to create safer, healthier workplaces.
Course Details
Duration: 1 hour – self-paced; can be completed faster due to adaptive design
Cost: AIHS Members $27.50 (incl. GST) | Non Members $55 (incl. GST)
Format: 100% Online | Adaptive Learning Path
CPD Points: 1 point
Continuous Learning
- Use for Verification of Competency: Successfully completing the course demonstrates your capability in essential work design principles, providing documented proof of your skills for compliance, audits, or professional records.
- Refer Back Anytime: As an enrolled learner, you retain access to the course materials and tools, allowing you to revisit the content whenever you need a refresher—ideal for reinforcing knowledge, revisiting frameworks, or getting quick answers on the job.
- Continuous Professional Growth: This isn't a "once-off" learning event. By returning to the course at different stages of your career, you can adapt your skills and apply them to new challenges and contexts.
Registration & Support
Registrations for this course are now open, and you can register at anytime to begin the course.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access and begin your learning. This email will be titled "Admin user". Please ensure you check your junk mail. If you have any issues, contact the Learning and Professional Development team at [email protected]