Managing Psychological Injuries In The Workplace

Management of

PSYCHOLOGICAL

I N J U R I E S & I L L N E S S

in the

workplace

According to WHS

is defined as being both physical and

psychological

&while many employers have put

in place measures to guard

against the physical injuries...

NE LECTED

...the management of psychological

injuries & illness is sometimes

&while many employers have put

in place measures to guard

against the physical injuries...

in the

W O R K P L A C E

PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIESare considered to be forms of

PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIESare considered to be forms of

MENTAL

HARM

PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIESare considered to be forms of

MENTAL

HARM

DYSFUNCTION

PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIESare considered to be forms of

MENTAL

HARM

DAMAGEDYSFUNCTION

PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIESare considered to be forms of

MENTAL

HARM

DAMAGEDYSFUNCTION IMPAIRMENT

PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES

These injuries can be caused to

an employee as a direct result

of neglect or failure on the

employer’s side

These must have a

noticeable level of

to the worker's pre-

existing psychological

state.

DISTURBANCE

O

In the event of a workplace

psychological injury, the

worker may be entitled

O

In the event of a workplace

psychological injury, the

worker may be entitledT

Work-related

psychological

injuries continue

to be a challenging

issue across

AUSTRALIAN WORKERS

COMPENSATION JURISDICTIONS.

It is therefore imperative for employers to institute a

proactive approach to risk manage all foreseeable

psychosocial hazards in the work environment.

AP S Y C H O L O G I C A L I N J U R Y

AP S Y C H O L O G I C A L I N J U R Yis considered to have an impact

on an individual's

A B I L I T Y T O F U N C T I O N O R

P E R F O R M R E G U L A R

D A I L Y A C T I V I T I E S .

Such hazards include

WORKPLACEENCEVIOL

EXCESSIVE OR

WORK

PRESSURES

PROLONGED

FATIGUE

ALL THESE FACTORS CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD

OF WORKERS EXPERIENCING A STRESS RESPONSE.

Although these may vary

from workplace to

workplace, it is important

that all parties understand

their role in the process.

The risk of psychological

harm can be reduced by

developing effective

measures to manage the

work environment and

systems of work.

Through the provision of

information and training,

employees can be

protected from

psychological health risks.

&

Early diagnosis and intervention can help

reduce the number of employees who are

experiencing psychological problems as well as

prevent symptoms from progressing to

diagnosed psychological injuries.

Again, early treatment can help

employees to resume their duties

within the shortest possible time.

To the employer, it can help

eliminate the hidden costs

surrounding absenteeism, sick

leave, income protection and

workplace disruption.

at

RECOVERY PARTNERS

our team of experts can help

your company strike a

sustainable balance between

managing employees’

wellbeing and performance

imperatives.

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Rehabilitation Services

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