Guide · updated November 2026

Queensland's psychosocial hazards Code: employer checklist

Queensland's psychosocial provisions and Code have applied since 1 April 2023. Follow the Code or use an equivalent or better approach.

Checklist

  • Have you identified the psychosocial hazards in your workplace (e.g. workload, aggression, bullying)?
  • Have you assessed how likely and serious each hazard is, and written it down?
  • For each hazard, have you put controls in place that change the work itself (not just training or an EAP)?
  • Have you consulted workers (and any HSRs) about psychosocial hazards and controls?
  • Do you have a written psychosocial safety policy, plus a bullying and harassment policy?
  • Can workers report bullying, harassment or aggression confidentially, and do you respond promptly?
  • Do you have a sexual harassment prevention plan (positive duty)?
  • Have managers been briefed on recognising and responding to psychosocial risks?
  • Do you review controls regularly, after incidents, reports or changes?
  • Could you show an inspector your records (register, consultation, actions, reviews) today?

WorkSafe Queensland's free People at Work survey is a great way to measure hazards. Use it alongside your register.

Sources: Safe Work Australia: model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work · WorkSafe Victoria: new psychological health regulations · SafeWork NSW: legislation · WorkSafe Queensland: People at Work (free survey) · Australian Human Rights Commission: positive duty

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More: Psychosocial risk assessment: a template that works · The 14 common psychosocial hazards, with examples and controls · NSW: the psychosocial Code became comply-or-justify on 1 July 2026 · Victoria's Psychological Health Regulations: what employers must do · The positive duty to prevent sexual harassment: a small business guide · Bullying and harassment policy: what to include · Psychosocial hazards in office / professional services · Psychosocial hazards in retail · Psychosocial hazards in hospitality · Psychosocial hazards in construction / trades