The document emphasizes the importance of managing psychological injuries in the workplace as defined by Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws in Australia. It highlights the necessity for employers to adopt proactive measures to identify and mitigate psychosocial hazards to support employee mental health and reduce related costs. Early diagnosis and intervention are essential for addressing psychological issues and aiding employees in their recovery and return to work.

1. Management of
PSYCHOLOGICAL
I N J U R I E S & I L L N E S S
in the
workplace

2. According to WHS
is defined as being both physical and
psychological

3. &while many employers have put
in place measures to guard
against the physical injuries...

4. NE LECTED
...the management of psychological
injuries & illness is sometimes
&while many employers have put
in place measures to guard
against the physical injuries...

5. in the
WORKPLACE

6. PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES
are considered to be forms of

7. PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES
are considered to be forms of
MENTAL
HARM

8. PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES
are considered to be forms of
MENTAL
HARM
DYSFUNCTION

9. PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES
are considered to be forms of
MENTAL
HARM
DAMAGEDYSFUNCTION

10. PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES
are considered to be forms of
MENTAL
HARM
DAMAGEDYSFUNCTION IMPAIRMENT

11. PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES
These injuries can be caused to
an employee as a direct result
of neglect or failure on the
employer’s side

12. These must have a
noticeable level of
to the worker's pre-
existing psychological
state.
DISTURBANCE

13. O
In the event of a workplace
psychological injury, the
worker may be entitled

14. OIn the event of a workplace
psychological injury, the
worker may be entitled
T

16. Work-related
psychological
injuries continue
to be a challenging
issue across
AUSTRALIAN WORKERS
COMPENSATION JURISDICTIONS.

17. It is therefore imperative for employers to institute a
proactive approach to risk manage all foreseeable
psychosocial hazards in the work environment.

18. APSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY

19. APSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY
is considered to have an impact
on an individual's
ABILITY TO FUNCTION OR
PERFORM REGULAR
DAILY ACTIVITIES.

20. Such hazards include

24. WORKPLACE
ENCEVIOL

25. EXCESSIVE OR
WORK
PRESSURES
PROLONGED

26. FATIGUE

27. ALL THESE FACTORS CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD
OF WORKERS EXPERIENCING A STRESS RESPONSE.

29. 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.

30. Through the provision of
information and training,
employees can be
protected from
psychological health risks.

31. &

32. 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.

35. at
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