Definition

Psychosocial Hazard

A psychosocial hazard is something present in the workplace that poses a potential risk to an employee’s mental health, e.g. workplace bullying or poorly designed jobs causing overwork or involving insufficient support or supervision.

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Health and safety legislation

Your duty under health and safety legislation extends to risks to mental health.
Bullying under health and safety legislation

Health and safety legislation in all jurisdictions imposes a general duty on you to manage the health and safety risks…