Psychosocial hazards: The risks and stakeholders that schools need to manage
Presented by Adam Foster and Matthew Giles
In this webinar, our expert presenters unpack the legal and practical responsibilities schools face in managing psychosocial hazards.
In schools, psychosocial hazards could arise from social isolation and loneliness, bullying and harassment, stress and anxiety, homesickness, substance abuse, interactions with children, parents and carers. Schools have a legal duty to identify and manage these risks under work health and safety legislation.
In this webinar, our expert presenters unpack the legal and practical responsibilities schools face in managing psychosocial hazards.
Employment & Safety Partners, Adam Foster and Matthew Giles, explore key risk factors in school environments across Australia, discuss recent developments in WorkSafe Victoria’s approach, and outline strategies to support a psychologically safe workplace.
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