Welcome to Preventing Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
This course is designed to help employers and supervisors meet their Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) obligations regarding bullying and harassment in the workplace. It offers basic information on its various forms, the effects on the workplace, and preventive measures. The course also includes lists of useful resources and links for further study.
Who is this course for?
- Small business owners/employers
- Small business managers/supervisors
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Describe what bullying and harassment is and recognize it in its various forms
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Provide examples of psychological and physiological symptoms victims of bullying and harassment can experience
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Illustrate how bullying and harassment can create an unhealthy workplace
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Develop and implement a bullying and harassment prevention program in the workplace.
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Carry out bullying and harassment training for workers and supervisors annually
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Employers – use the prescribed procedures and investigate whether bullying and harassment has occurred
We have a lot to cover so let’s get started!
Content warning: the material in this course explores themes of bullying and harassment which some learners may find distressing.