As Australia navigates ongoing workplace safety challenges across its diverse environments, health and safety committees (HSCs) are crucial for fostering a culture of safety and cooperation between employers and employees. With workplace safety statistics highlighting persistent issues, the significance of proactive HSCs cannot be understated. Research has shown that collaboration and comprehensive training can significantly…
Understanding Psychological Safety and Psychosocial Risk
With the release of the new Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work in July 2022, psychological safety and psychosocial risks are currently at the top of most safety agendas. Psychological safety and psychosocial risks both relate to the workplace but they differ in the factors that contribute to them and their impact…