Understanding Psychosocial Hazards
Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Understanding Psychosocial Hazards

90 minutes · Self-Paced / Coach-Led
Certificate Included
Module Overview

WHAT THIS MODULE IS ABOUT.

Workplace health, safety and wellbeing has changed more in the last three years than in the previous twenty. Psychosocial hazards are now formally recognised under WHS law in every Australian state and territory. Burnout claims are up. Mental health is the leading driver of long-tail workers' compensation cost. Most Australian businesses are still catching up. Policies have been updated. Posters are on the wall. EAP brochures are in the staffroom. But the day-to-day capability — the ability to spot, name and respond to psychological risk before it becomes a claim — is still missing in most workplaces. MTA's Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing modules are grounded in the current legislation, the current Codes of Practice, and the conversations your managers are actually having (or avoiding) with their teams. No theory. No wellbeing-washing. Just the skills your people need to keep your workplace safe — physically, psychologically and legally.

$299 + GST

Per person — individual access

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Is This the Right Module?

WHO IS THIS FOR.

This module is built for people who are already managing — and ready to manage at a higher level.

This module is designed for managers, team leaders and supervisors working in Australian businesses — particularly those in the Workplace Health & Safety space who want practical, immediately applicable skills. It suits both experienced managers looking to sharpen specific areas and newer leaders building their foundations. No prior training or qualifications are required.

Not sure if this is the right module for your situation? Book a free 15-minute chat and we'll point you in the right direction — including whether self-paced individual access or coach-led delivery is right for your situation. No obligation, no sales pitch.

The Pain Points

WHAT PROBLEM IT SOLVES.

Sound familiar? These are the everyday frustrations this module is built to fix.

New WHS Obligations, Old Capability
Psychosocial WHS regulations are now in force in every state. Your policies have been updated. Your training hasn't. Managers don't know what counts as a psychosocial hazard, let alone how to assess or control one. An inspector visit would be uncomfortable. A claim would be worse.
Managers Who Freeze When It Gets Real
An employee tells their manager they're not coping. The manager panics — either over-promises support they can't deliver, brushes it off, or tries to play counsellor and makes it worse. Six weeks later there's a stress claim, or worse, a resignation that came as a complete surprise.
Burnout That Nobody Saw Coming
Your best performer is suddenly disengaged. The most reliable person on the team has started making mistakes. Sick leave is creeping up. By the time it shows up in your metrics, the burnout has been building for months — and the recovery takes longer than the build-up.
Module Breakdown

WHAT'S COVERED.

2 sections · 4 lessons

Psychosocial hazards are identified early
The mental health conversation happens well
What You'll Walk Away With

LEARNING OUTCOMES.

Psychosocial hazards are identified early

The mental health conversation happens well

Burnout is prevented, not just treated

People speak up early

Built To Travel

HOW THIS FITS.

Available for individuals and groups. Self-paced for individual learners. Coach-led for individuals or groups — face-to-face, online or hybrid. Delivered across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart and regional Australia. All modules reflect current WHS legislation and the Codes of Practice.

The MTA Difference

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT.

Every module ends with a Monday Morning Action — one specific, named commitment each participant takes from the session and applies before the week is out. Accountability is built in. No theory left on the table.

Psychosocial hazards are identified early
Managers spot the signs before they become claims — and know exactly what to do next.
The mental health conversation happens well
Listen, acknowledge, connect, follow up. No diagnosing. No fixing. Just the right response.
Burnout is prevented, not just treated
Job design changes. Workload becomes a leading indicator, not a lagging one.
On Completion

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.

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A certificate of completion is included with every MTA module. Certificates are issued digitally on completion and can be shared with employers, added to LinkedIn, or saved for your professional development records. All MTA certificates are backed by our 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Before You Start

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

MTA modules are delivered online and require only a modern web browser and a stable internet connection. No specialist software or hardware is needed.

Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge — latest two versions)
Stable internet connection (5 Mbps or better recommended)
Audio output (headphones or speakers) for video lessons
Approximately 90 minutes of uninterrupted time per module
For coach-led delivery — available for both individuals and groups — your MTA coach will confirm all technical requirements and venue setup well in advance of your session.
Common Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Psychosocial hazards are anything in the design or management of work that could cause psychological harm — high job demands, low job control, poor support, harmful workplace behaviour. The Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice 2024 lists 17 in total. Businesses must now identify, assess and control them with the same rigour as physical hazards.
Under updated WHS regulations in force across every state and territory, employers must identify psychosocial hazards, assess the level of risk, implement controls, consult with workers, and review controls regularly. Regulators are now issuing improvement notices for excessive workload, unresolved conflict and inadequate reporting culture.
Burnout prevention is about job design, not just resilience training. The four biggest drivers are unsustainable workload, low control, poor role clarity, and lack of genuine recovery time. Fix those upstream and you prevent burnout. Monitor workload as a leading indicator, build genuine recovery into the work pattern, and train managers to spot the early signs.

Your Next Step

STOP REACTING.
START LEADING STRATEGICALLY.

Start self-paced today as an individual, or bring the whole team in with coach-led delivery. Not sure which is right for you? We'll figure it out together in 15 minutes. No obligation.