Chris Tuck posted on September 21, 2010 08:38
A bullying blitz by WorkCover NSW follows 2,400 workers compensation claims made for workplace bullying costing more than $60 million over the last two years.
WorkCover inspectors and advisory officers will assess the systems employers have in place to address bullying and provide educational resources to help businesses understand their work health and safety obligations.
During the site visits, workers will also be approached to ensure they are aware of their rights and obligations in relation to bullying and respectful behaviour.
In the second half of 2010, WorkCover will hold more than 50 free public workshops across the state that will provide practical information on how to identify and address workplace bullying.
A suite of free guidance material including the WorkCover guide: Preventing and Responding to Bullying at Work, sample policies and risk assessment tools can be downloaded from www.workcover.nsw.gov.au. To report workplace bullying in New South Wales call 13 10 50.