What are work-related psychosocial hazards
Work-related psychosocial hazards are aspects of how work is designed, managed, or experienced that can harm a worker’s psychological health.
Some hazards can cause harm quickly. For example, workplace violence or threats can lead to serious stress or trauma.
Other hazards build up over time. Ongoing exposure to high workloads, bullying, harassment, or poor workplace support can affect a worker’s health.
Role of WorkSafe
WorkSafe administers and enforces the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (General, Mines, Petroleum and Geothermal Energy).
When WorkSafe receives a report, we consider whether workplaces are identifying, assessing and controlling psychosocial hazards properly.
WorkSafe does not resolve individual employment disputes or grievances.
Where evidence suggests psychosocial hazards are not being managed effectively, a WorkSafe inspector may take compliance action to address work health and safety risks.
For further information regarding psychosocial hazards read Psychosocial hazards overview and Psychosocial hazards in the workplace: Code of practice.
Reporting work-related psychosocial hazards to WorkSafe
Workers can use the online form below to report work-related psychosocial hazards in Western Australian workplaces to WorkSafe.
The form may take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Before submitting a hazard report, please read the information below.
WorkSafe contact details
If you cannot complete the form because of accessibility or communication needs, you can:
Call: 1300 307 877 (8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: wscallcentre@lgirs.wa.gov.au
If you are experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm, please see the list of support agencies below.
Reporting on behalf of someone else
If you are submitting this form on behalf of another person, you must have their permission to do so.
WorkSafe prioritises first‑hand reports, so the affected worker should lodge the report themselves where feasible.
Before you start the report form
- WorkSafe may contact you if further information is required. We do not generally provide updates on individual reports.
- When describing your concern, please focus on the facts of what happened, including who was involved, where the incident occurred, and when it happened.
- To protect your wellbeing and the wellbeing of staff reviewing reports, please avoid including graphic descriptions of traumatic events.
Please read Privacy notice and confidentiality information when reporting a psychosocial hazard for more information.
Acknowledgement and declaration
By submitting this form, you acknowledge and consent to the conditions outlined above, including the limits of confidentiality and the circumstances in which information may be disclosed as required by law.
You also declare that, to the best of your knowledge, the information you have provided is true, accurate and complete.