People at Work: a free evidence-based psychosocial risk assessment tool for workplaces
Please note: The People at Work (PAW) tool will be decommissioned in 2026, with changes starting from 1 June 2026.
Changes in legislation and advances in research have revealed gaps in the PAW tool. As a result, the tool may no longer meet the needs of organisations seeking to manage psychosocial hazards in their workplace. The decision to decommission PAW has been made at a national level.
Please visit the People at Work website for more information including FAQs about the decommissioning process.
Key dates:
| 1 June 2026 | Final date for new accounts or organisations to register on the PAW platform. |
| 1 July 2026 | Final date for new surveys to be launched. |
| 2 October 2026 | Final date for organisations to access the online platform. Organisations need to extract all PAW reports before this date. |
The People at Work psychosocial risk assessment took is validated, evidence-base, robust and free for all Australian businesses. It will help you identify key psychosocial hazards in the workplace and give you guidance on practical ways to manage them.
This free risk assessment took, supported by Australian WHS regulator, helps workplaces better identify and manage risks to psychological health.
Comcare's People at Work factsheet (PDF, 954.3 KB) provides workplaces with more information about this digital took and answers some frequently asked questions.
Through People at Work, resources are provided to help workplace leaders:
- prepare for and roll out the People at Work survey
- interpret the survey results
- take action based on the survey results.
What does the People at Work survey measure?
The survey looks in detail at the different psychosocial hazards and factors in a workplace such as bullying, harassment or workload stressors. It also measures health and business outcomes such as burnout, psychological distress, sprains and strains, and worker intentions.
The hazards measured by People at Work are based on decades of research highlighting the factors that influence worker psychological health and safety. The psychosocial hazards are also based on guidance from Safe Work Australia.
More information
If you do have any questions about the tool, contact mentalhealthprogram@comcare.gov.au.
