The only thing worse than a workplace bully is the employer who knowingly tolerates bullying in the workplace. In this WorkSafe video the responsibilities of Victorian employers is identified when it comes to addressing workplace bullying.
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WorkSafe Victoria Video Sheds Light on Workplace Bullying
Worksites can be stressful places, but add to the regular workplace stress the pressure of being bullied and it can become unbearable. That is why it’s important to identify bullying as soon as it rears its head and address it.…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: Bullying, construction bullying, construction site, whitecard, workplace bullying, workplace health and safety, WorkSafe Victoria
Bullying of Subcontractors Addressed by State Government in South Australia
The South Australian government is cracking down on the bullying of subcontractors seeking payment by principal or head contractors. Under proposed new changes, head and principal contractors face fines of up to $50,000 for individuals or $250,000 for companies and…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: builders, building industry, construction, white card, workplace bullying, workplace health and safety
Charges Over Workplace Bullying of Apprentice
Are you one of those employers who thinks using explicit language on employees is acceptable and “hazing” of apprentices is okay? Then you could face up 10 years in prison under legislation known as Brodie’s Law which makes serious bullying…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: building, Bullying, construction, Electrician, OHS, white card, whs, Work health and safety, workplace bullying
More about the New Bullying Code
Safe Work Australia’s draft Code of Practice on Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying (also referred to as The Bullying Code) is expected to make a significant difference to the development of workplace health and safety law for employers throughout…
Posted in Blog, White Card News Tagged with: Bullying, Bullying Code, Construction Safety, Safe Work Australia, workplace bullying
White Card Update: Australian Unions urge Minister to Address Workplace Bullying
The Australian Unions have urged the Minister for Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten to implement new and improved anti-bullying measures which are important in promoting better occupational health and safety on the whole. They have also called on the Minister to…
Posted in Blog, White Card News Tagged with: anti-bullying measures, Bullying, White card online, white card update, workplace, workplace bullying
SafeWork Australia investigates relationship between Work and depression
Researchers have made a definite connection between construction work, bullying, depression and high suicide rates. All of these aspects are interconnected and now SafeWork Australia is attempting to better understand the relationship between these work characteristics. There are no industries…
Posted in Blog, White Card News Tagged with: Depression, SafeWork Australia, Work, work characteristics, workplace bullying
White Card News: Fair Work warns Employers About Dealing with Bullying
The issue of bullying is important because workers being bullied are put under unnecessary pressure, lose concentration and injure themselves or others making it a matter of safety. Workers who are stressed tend to make more mistakes than those that…
Posted in Blog, White Card News Tagged with: Bullying, Fair Work, Fair Work Act, white card, White Card News, workplace bullying
How to combat bullying in on the construction site
Bullying in the construction industry Workplace bullying is a problem that has been plaguing a number of worksites and schools in Oz. There are no industries that are immune to workplace bullying, even the construction industry has workers who complain…
White Card Update: Unions call for Workplace Bullying Review
NSW Unions have called for a review of workplace bullying practice and procedures. Part of the call from unions includes a call for the establishment of a national bullying helpline and compulsory reporting of injuries, both physical and psychological. Understandably…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: Construction Safety, construction site, construction white card, Construction workers, workplace bullying
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