Session 23. Oral Presentation for: Stand up, speak out: addressing psychosocial hazards through interactive learning

Presented on 28 May 2025: Session 23 Chevron Australia is committed to fostering a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive. This includes managing risks to psychological health and safety and addressing psychosocial hazards, such as bullying, harassment and discrimination. In 2021, Chevron launched the Be an Upstander program. This immersive learning program, developed in partnership with The Experience Lab, equips employees with the skills to identify and respond to inappropriate behaviours. It emphasises the importance of honest conversations about bullying, harassment and discrimination, and teaches participants about the role they play in addressing these issues. To complement this program, Stand Up to Bullying was implemented in 2024, further enhancing the workforce’s ability to recognise bullying and intervene appropriately. Both programs use real-life scenarios to build understanding and reinforce the collective role in ensuring psychosocial and psychological safety. Facilitated by The Experience Lab, the interactive nature of the training is highly engaging, allowing participants to share experiences and perspectives. The success of these programs is evidenced by a noticeable shift in reporting culture and reinforced by positive feedback from participants. Inappropriate behaviours are being identified and reported earlier, leading to shortened exposure time and a reduction in repeated incidents. The expansion of these programs to some of Chevron’s international locations further demonstrates their effectiveness and global applicability. Both programs were recognised at the 2024 Australian Energy Producers Excellence Awards, winning the Safety Project Excellence Award and the Chair’s Award. This paper provides further insight into the development, implementation and outcomes of the Be an Upstander and Stand Up to Bullying programs. To access the Oral Presentation click the link below. To read the full paper click here