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They can arise from a number of
significant risks, including, but not
limited to:
Excessive workloads
Conflicting demands and poor
context of work
Lack of influence over the way the
job is done
Poorly managed organisational
change or job insecurity
Ineffective communication or lack
of support from management and
colleagues
Psychological and/or sexual
harassment
Third-party violence
Over time, employees who are in an
environment where these factors play
a major role in their everyday working
lives can begin to experience adverse
mental health outcomes such as workrelated stress, burnout or depression.
How to Minimise Psychosocial
Hazards in Your Workplace
When psychosocial risks are left
unchecked, it can lead to significant
consequences. For example, research
demonstrates that you may incur an
increase in absenteeism, high turnover,
burnout, elevated stress levels, anxiety
and depression. As a result, the
Productivity Commission estimates
that the Australian economy loses
upwards of $60 billion year-on-year.
