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New research, resources and other initiatives in mentally healthy workplaces that have come across our desk.

WA regulations on psychosocial hazards:Work health and safety regulations for the control of psychosocial risks came into effect on 24 December 2022 in Western Australia. These regulations require employers to eliminate psychosocial risks, or to minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. It follows the introduction of regulations in NSW and Tasmania last year.

WHS regulations for Comcare: New work health and safety regulations on managing psychosocial hazards in the Comcare jurisdiction will come into effect on 1 April 2023. Click here for more information.

New podcast for drivers: Transport and logistics company Linfox, in partnership with LiSTNR, has developed a podcast series covering the health of drivers and logistics workers. The podcast covers mental and physical health, with each episode directly relating to issues facing drivers across Australia and New Zealand. Click here for information.

Study into available tools: A new study by researchers at the University of Tasmania has identified available instruments to help organisations implement an integrated approach to mentally healthy workplaces (acting to protect and promote mental health and respond to mental ill-health). The study identified 207 instruments of which 10 were relevant to multiple domains. The study was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Click here to access it.

New WHS survey launches: The National WHS Radar is a new survey of the health and safety experiences of workers in Australia. The survey by the NSW Government’s Centre for Work Health and Safety aims to capture worker feedback to help shape new research, policies and solutions to current and emerging WHS challenges. The survey closes on 31 January and takes 10 minutes to complete. Click here for the survey.

Many of our readers have requested access to the latest research, reports and information from the sector. The above list of resources have been shared with the Commission this month. Please note these resources are provided as a service to our readers and do not imply endorsement.