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Compliance code: Psychological health

Employers, managers, supervisors, health and safety representatives and employees should use this Code to help them comply with their psychological health duties under OHS legislation.

 

Psychological health compliance code

A duty holder who complies with the Psychological health compliance code will – to the extent it deals with their duties or obligations under the OHS Act or Psychological Health Regulations – be taken to have complied with those duties or obligations.

The Code is available:

  • as a printable PDF - Compliance code: Psychological health (PDF)
  • in digital form. When reading the Code online, be aware that it comprises all the below pages. Use the navigation tool on each page to move through the various parts in turn and understand where you are in the Code.

How to use this compliance code  

This page explains code structure and features, important terminology and how deemed compliance works.

Part 1 – Introduction  

Part 1 of the Psychological health compliance code defines ‘psychosocial hazard’. It also explains general OHS duties, the risk management process and consultation.

Part 2 – Understanding psychosocial hazards  

Part 2 of the Psychological health compliance code explains how psychosocial hazards affect employee health and safety, and why a workplace safety culture matters.

Part 3 – Step 1: Identify hazards  

Part 3 of the Psychological health compliance code has 4 steps. Step 1 of the risk management process explains how to identify psychosocial hazards and lists examples.

Part 3 – Step 2: Assess risks  

Part 3 of the Psychological health compliance code has 4 steps. Step 2 of the risk management process explains when and how to do a risk assessment.

Part 3 – Step 3: Control risks  

Part 3 of the Psychological health compliance code has 4 steps. Step 3 of the risk management process explains ways to eliminate or reduce risks, so far as is reasonably practicable.

Part 3 – Step 4: Review risk controls  

Part 3 of the Psychological health compliance code has 4 steps. Step 4 of the risk management process explains when and how to review and revise risk controls.

Part 4 – Managing reports of psychosocial hazards and incidents  

Part 4 of the Psychological health compliance code explains how and why employees should report hazards and incidents, and how employers should respond.

Appendix A – The compliance framework  

Appendix A of the Psychological health compliance code is a guide to the different types of OHS laws in Victoria.

Appendix B – Identifying psychosocial hazards  

Appendix B of the Psychological health compliance code is a practical tool to help you identify sources of psychosocial hazards in your workplace.

Appendix C – Examples of psychosocial hazards and risk controls  

Appendix C of the Psychological health compliance code lists 16 examples of psychosocial hazards. It includes what each might look like in your workplace and some sample risk controls.

PDF version

Compliance code: Psychological health (PDF)  

This compliance code provides practical guidance on employer obligations to manage workplace psychosocial hazards and associated risks.