Workplace health and safety has changed. For decades, employers focused on physical hazards, trip hazards, machinery, electrical safety and manual handling.

Today, Australian businesses also have a legal obligation to identify and manage psychosocial hazards that have the potential to cause psychological harm in the workplace. For many employers, these changes represent one of the most significant shifts in workplace health and safety legislation in decades.

In this episode of Allies on Pursuit, Chad Kemp sits down with Leanne Drew-McKain, CEO of the National Psychosocial Safety Network, to unpack what these changes actually mean for business owners, leaders and managers. Together they discuss:

• The recent changes to Workplace Health & Safety legislation.

• What psychosocial hazards are and why they matter.

• Practical strategies to remain compliant.

• The neuroscience behind belonging, trust and human behaviour.

Why communication is one of the most effective tools for reducing psychosocial risk.

• How psychologically safe workplaces improve productivity, innovation and customer service.

• Why investing in workplace culture can reduce staff turnover while strengthening business performance.

• The risks facing organisations that fail to adapt.

Whether you're a business owner, manager or team leader, this episode provides practical insights into building workplaces that are not only legally compliant, but also healthier, more productive and better equipped for the future. Connect with Leanne Drew-McKain & the National Psychosocial Safety Network: https://psychosocialsafety.network/

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