Psychosocial Risk Assessment
Businesses have a primary duty to safeguard their employees against psychosocial risk. Psychosocial hazards are aspects of work and situations that may cause a stress response, which in turn can lead to psychological or physical harm. They may include such factors as role overload, poor support from managers, remote or isolated work, exposure to traumatic events or workplace violence, bullying and harassment.
Altius will conduct an assessment that is focused on identifying and evaluating psychological hazards and risks within the workplace, and report on the findings or areas recommended for continual improvement. Our team of WHS experts, organisational psychologists, and allied health professionals provide an integrated approach to identifying psychosocial risk and providing tailored solutions to address the source of the risk.
When organisations manage psychosocial hazards proactively:
- They can reap the benefits of employee engagement and morale, improved performance and productivity and a reduction in worker turnover.
- They’ll comply with WHS regulations and successfully navigate workplace inspections by WHS regulatory bodies (such as Safe Work Australia).
- It reassures employees that your organisation’s WHS policies and procedures have their best interests at heart.
- Claims associated with work-related mental health conditions will be reduced.
Work Design
Good Work Design (or Work Redesign) is the foundation of a thriving, high-performing workplace. It identifies the optimal physical, biomechanical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of work and designs work in alignment with these, whilst considering individual differences.
Poorly designed work—characterised by excessive work demands, limited autonomy, low variety, role ambiguity and inadequate support—can negatively affect worker health, wellbeing and job satisfaction. These challenges not only impact individual health but can also hinder business success, leading to increased costs from injuries, absenteeism, turnover, and regulatory risks.
Ensuring good work design is more than just best practice—it’s a critical strategy for managing psychosocial risks at the core and meeting workplace health and safety obligations. The Work Design Service helps organisations assess and improve work design by addressing factors using the SMART work design framework.
Organisational Psychologists and Psychologists collaborate with leaders and employees to assess work design using validated psychometric assessments and implement tailored, practical solutions that cultivate a healthier, more engaged workforce.
