Why do this course?

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Workplace bullying and harassment are psychosocial hazards, the risks of which need to be managed like any other hazard at the workplace. All PCBUs, regardless of size, have a duty under section 19 of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011 to provide a safe and healthy workplace and to manage psychosocial hazards and risks under Clauses 55a-55d of the WHS Regulation 2017. It is the Officers of the PCBU who may be personally liable for a breach and must proactively ensure that all workplace risks and hazards are managed through the hierarchy of the management and supervisory team.    

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Course Aims

 

To brief business owners, officers and managers on :

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1. the legal requirements to prevent bullying in the workplace.

2. preventing and responding to workplace bullying

 

Content covers:

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• What is and isn’t workplace bullying

• Who has duties in relation to workplace bullying

• What is required to manage the risk of workplace bullying

• Prevention of workplace bullying

• Responding to bullying in the workplace

• Investigating situations in the workplace

 

Who Should Do the Course?

 

Business owners, Officers, Managers, Supervisors

 

Duration    

 

3.5 Hours

 

Delivery Locations

 

This course is available for delivery at your site, office, or premises.