Ep110 - Working together to protect workers' mental health

<p><strong>Week Two: National Safe Work Month </strong></p> <p><strong>Working together to protect workers&#39; mental health during National Safe Work Month</strong></p> <p> In this episode, Tom explores Week Two of National Safe Work Month, emphasising the theme, &quot;For Everyone&#39;s Safety, Work Safely.&quot; He highlights the significance of safeguarding mental health in the workplace, alongside physical health.<br>Tom discusses psychosocial hazards, encompassing risks to psychological and physical wellbeing. These hazards include factors like job demands, low control, poor support and stresses the importance of role clarity and effective communication in managing these risks.<br>The episode touches on the challenges of remote or isolated work, which can lead to limited access to resources and communication issues. Tom advises consulting workers and adopting a comprehensive risk management approach. ~ <strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://pinnaclehealthgroup.com.au/psychosocial-support-in-the-workplace/">⁠https://pinnaclehealthgroup.com.au/psychosocial-support-in-the-workplace/⁠</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep108-masterclass-psychosocial-support-in-the-workplace/id1532493952?i=1000627516945">⁠Podcast Version: Pinnacle Health Group Masterclass - Psychosocial Support in the Workplace⁠</a></p> <p>Thanks for listening to the audio version of our Masterclass &quot;Psychosocial Support in the Workplace&quot; - clearly a huge topic, and front of mind for many of you right now! As mentioned, the session today aimed to share some insights into not only the changes in WHS legislation and requirements of workplaces to manage psychosocial hazards, but also the broader context and integration of these requirements with the overall HS&amp;W strategy at your organisation. </p> <p>As also mentioned - this session only scratched the surface in terms of understanding best practice, and how to actually implement the risk management process in your workplace.</p> <p>The Model Code o