Harmful behaviours Harmful behaviours can harm the person they are directed at and anyone who witnesses the behaviour. They include: violence and aggression bullying harassment, including sexual and gender-based harassment , racism , ablism, agism, and …
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Poor organisational justice Poor organisational justice means a lack of: procedural justice (e.g. fair decision making processes) informational fairness (e.g. keeping everyone up to date and in the loop), or interpersonal fairness (e.g. treating people …
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Lack of role clarity Lack of role clarity means workers aren’t clear on their job, responsibilities or what is expected. This may happen when they aren’t given the right information or things keep changing. It is more than sometimes being given a complex …
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Low job control Low job control means workers have little control or say over the work. This includes over how or when the job is done. Low job control is more than being given work to do. It becomes a hazard when it is severe (e.g. very low job control), …
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Poor physical environment A poor physical environment means workers are exposed to unpleasant, poor quality or hazardous working environments or conditions. It is more than the office being a little chilly first thing on a cold morning. A poor physical …
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Job demands High job demands High job demands means high levels of physical, mental or emotional effort are needed to do the job. It means more than sometimes ‘being a little busy’. High job demands become a hazard when severe (e.g. very high), prolonged …
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Traumatic events or materials Witnessing, investigating or being exposed to traumatic events or materials is a psychosocial hazard. Something is more likely to be traumatic when it is unexpected, seems uncontrollable or is caused by intentional cruelty. …
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Remote or isolated work Remote or isolated work means work that is isolated from the assistance of others because of the location, time or nature of the work. It often involves long travel times, poor access to resources, or limited communications. It is …
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Poor organisational change management Poor organisational change management means changes that are poorly planned, communicated, supported or managed. It is more than an unpopular change at work. Poor change management becomes a hazard when it is severe …
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Fatigue Fatigue arises from work-related and non-work-related sources. It’s important to recognise the impacts both can have on a worker’s health and safety, either separately or together. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), such as …