Psychological Injury

Working well: an organisational approach to preventing psychological injury. (PUB47) [ 996 kb]

This publication provides organisations with a systematic and structured approach to risk management for stress and psychological injury. Research indicates that organisational approaches to addressing the causes of psychological injury are more effective in achieving sustainable prevention outcomes than approaches that only aim to increase an employee's ability to manage their own stress responses.

The guide highlights and further explores the concept that organisational problems require organisational solutions, and that in developing effective solutions, systematic assessment and accurate diagnosis of the problem is essential.

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2005 | hardcopy available

Working well: steps to prevent and manage psychological injury (PUB56) [ 230 kb]

This easy reference guide is designed to be used by organisations looking to adopt a systematic and structured approach to occupational health and safety risk management for psychological injury. It provides clear and useful steps in identifying sources of potential harm, assessing the risk, developing and implementing a practical plan, and then monitoring and reviewing the risks.

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2005 | hardcopy available

Working well: strategies to prevent psychological injury at work (PUB57) [ 335 kb]

This easy reference guide provides a summary of possible solutions agencies may consider in preventing work-related psychological injury. It identifies potential risk factors and indicators and provides suitable solutions in an easy-to-read format.

Last Updated: 22 Jul 2005 | hardcopy available

Early Intervention: Recognition, resolution, recovery (PUB46) [ 361 kb]

This easy reference guide aims to help managers recognise the warning signs and take action to support at risk employees.

Last Updated: 7 Mar 2005 | hardcopy available

Bullying in the Workplace: a guide to prevention for managers and supervisers (OHS65) [ 142kb]
This guidance provides advice to employers on the prevention of bullying in the workplace. It gives advice on what bullying is, managers' responsibilities, how to take a proactive approach to prevention and a checklist of actions for senior management.

Last Updated: 30 Aug 2006 | hardcopy available

Using Employee Opinion Surveys to Improve People Outcomes - Dr Peter Cotton (PUB53) [ 190 kb]

This publication provides insight into how Employee Opinion Surveys have the potential to improve people outcomes, in terms of identifying 'hot spots', reduce adverse reactions, improve absenteeism etc.

Last Updated: 6 Apr 2005

Preventing and Managing Psychological Injuries in the Workplace - Managers' Guide (PUB08) [ 136 kb]

Answers common questions about work related psychological injury (sometimes referred to as stress). Explains what it is, and what managers can do about reducing it. Includes factors that typically contribute.

Last Updated: 29 Jan 2004 | hardcopy available

Occupational Overuse Syndrome: Stressors in the workplace (OHS58)
Summary report on a project investigating the possible link between occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) and workplace stressors.

Last Updated: 7 Mar 2005