Identifying Pyschosocial Hazards and Assessing Risk

Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 12.30PM-1.30PM, Adelaide CBD

NEW EVENT

Date: Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm (12:15pm arrival)

Venue: Gallery Adelaide, 30 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, 5000
Catering: Light lunch and hot drinks provided

Psychosocial hazards like workplace bullying, excessive workloads, and microaggressions can have a serious impact on employee wellbeing and organisational performance. Identifying and addressing these risks is essential to creating a safe and supportive workplace culture. This session will provide practical guidance on how to recognise psychosocial hazards, assess their impact, and implement meaningful interventions that reduce harm and promote healthier work environments.

Key session takeaways:
• How to identify common psychosocial hazards in the workplace
• Understanding the link between psychosocial hazards and employee wellbeing
• Conducting effective risk assessments using lead indicators
• Strategies for encouraging open communication and early intervention
• Practical steps for mitigating risk and improving workplace culture

This session is ideal for professionals seeking a proactive approach to managing psychosocial risks and fostering a safer, more engaged workforce.

About Our Speaker: Dr Tessa Bailey

Dr Tessa Bailey is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Psychologist at OPUS, where she leads evidence-based initiatives to strengthen organisational Workforce Health and Safety (WHS) systems, reduce psychosocial risk, and improve productivity. With a background in human resource management, injury prevention, and injury management, Tessa brings deep expertise to workplace wellbeing. She was previously a Research Fellow on the Australian Workplace Barometer project at the University of South Australia, analysing working conditions, health, and productivity data from over 7,000 workers across the country.

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