Types of psychosocial hazards (14)
- High and low job demands — Severe, prolonged or frequent mental/physical/emotional load; or sustained under‑load.
- Low job control — Little control over key aspects of work.
- Poor organisational change management — Inadequate planning, implementation and communication of change.
- Poor support — Insufficient emotional/practical support to do the job safely.
- Lack of role clarity / role conflict — Unclear objectives/accountabilities and/or being required to act against values/expectations.
- Inadequate recognition and reward — Imbalance between contribution and recognition/reward.
- Poor organisational justice — Lack of fairness, equity and justice in processes/outcomes.
- Traumatic events and materials — Exposure to incidents or materials with severe impact on mental health.
- Remote or isolated work — Difficulty obtaining help due to location/time/nature of work.
- Poor environmental conditions — Poor air quality, high noise, extreme temperatures, unsafe machinery.
- Violence and aggression — Abuse, threats or assault; hostile behaviours (yelling, intimidation, etc.).
- Bullying — Repeated, unreasonable behaviour creating a risk to health and safety.
- Harassment, including sexual harassment — Unwanted conduct creating a hostile/unsafe environment; includes unwelcome sexual conduct.
- Conflict or poor workplace relationships/interactions — Negative dynamics, hostility or unresolved disputes (including incivility).