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February 2010
 
Bullying in the workplace
 
         
 
Bullying can occur in any workplace and can be difficult to identify. It is an employer's responsibility to provide a safe workplace, which means if there has been an injury, an incident of violence or aggression or a complaint of violence, bullying or harassment, then it must be dealt with appropriately.
 
     
 
 
 

Bullying can include:

 

Verbal abuse, insults, threats of violence and intimidation.
Nit picking.
Sarcasm.
Unjustified criticisms and belittling of one's opinion.
Teasing and making jokes about someone.
Threats of dismissal or other punishment for no reason.
The sabotaging of a person's work
Tampering with a person's personal effects.
Overworking someone or placing unreasonable work targets and demands upon someone.
Deliberately withholding important information.
Restrictive or petty rules.
Constant intrusive surveillance.
Ostracising people from social networks.
Imposing demeaning tasks and making fun of young workers or trainees in the name of "initiation" into the work culture.

 

Other serious forms of bullying can include physical attacks such as pushing, tripping, grabbing, punching, spitting or any other form of direct physical contact. Harassment on the basis of one's gender, race, religion, disability, sexual preference, marital status, pregnancy or age is also considered bullying as is any form of sexual harassment.


Some effects of bullying

 

Loss of confidence and self-esteem, feelings of isolation and problems with work performance.
Loss of trust in one's employer and those he or she works with.
High stress levels – this can lead to sleep difficulties, problems concentrating and physical symptoms such as rashes and headaches
Depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
Negative effects on life outside work e.g. family, study and relationships


 
 
This information was taken from the Body Repairers Guide to Workplace Safety,which will be distributed in the coming weeks year. The Guide was send to over 7,000 body repair shops across Australia and represents a pro-active approach to safety and health.
 
Pro-Visual Publishing produces 48 extensively researched information charts covering health, safety and wellbeing issues for a range of industries. Additional copies are available and all Guides are produced and distributed without cost thanks to sponsorship. For further information, or to obtain additional copies of the chart call (02) 8272 2611, email enquiries@provisual.com.au or see www.provisual.com.au
 
 

John Hutchings
Pro-Visual Publishing


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provisual.com.au

John Hutchings
 

 

     
 
 
 
     
         
 

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