Overview

This half-day course introduces managers and safety practitioners to the fundamentals of psychological safety at work. Participants gain a clear understanding of psychosocial risks and the legal framework governing psychological hazards under OHS law.

The session provides practical tools to identify, assess and manage risks, apply control measures, and support leaders and teams in creating safe, compliant and mentally healthy workplaces.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for those responsible for supporting leaders and employees in creating psychologically safe work environments.

This group will learn how to engage teams and deliver practices that promote psychological wellbeing across their organisations.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Identify and describe psychological hazards in the workplace
  • Interpret the legislative framework for psychosocial safety
  • Assess and manage psychological hazards using practical control measures
  • Apply strategies to support leaders in implementing psychological safety
  • Promote psychological wellbeing and prevent harm in teams and workplaces
  • Communicate effectively about psychosocial risks and responsibilities

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • apply risk assessment methods to identify, assess and control psychosocial risks
  • demonstrate knowledge of tools and approaches for implementing psychological safety
  • explain key psychological hazards and relevant OHS legislation
  • support leaders and teams in developing safe and supportive workplace practices
  • evaluate their role in maintaining compliance and promoting wellbeing at work
Want to learn more?

A full-day course is available to extend these fundamentals through deeper, practice-based learning using detailed case studies, analysis and discussion of complex workplace scenarios.

Learn more

About your instructor

  • Andrew Douglas – Managing Director, FC Lawyers

    Andrew Douglas

    Andrew Douglas in the Managing Director of FCW Lawyer – a workplace and commercial law firm based in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide – with over 30 years of experience advising publicly listed companies, privately held businesses, and not-for-profit organisations across a diverse range of industries. He specialises in workplace law, including employment, compensation, and health and safety laws.

Why Swinburne?

Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts

Participant course training manual

Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere

Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors

Upcoming dates
Day(s)
Time
Introduction to Psychological Safety at Work for Managers and Safety Practitioners
Day(s)
4 March 2026
Time
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Introduction to Psychological Safety at Work for Managers and Safety Practitioners
Day(s)
30 April 2026
Time
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Introduction to Psychological Safety at Work for Managers and Safety Practitioners
Day(s)
20 May 2026
Time
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Course brochure

Download this document as a quick outline of the short course that can be printed.
Live Online Delivery

Our Live Online delivery

Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.

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