Bullying

Submitted by admin on 3 January 2005 - 5:00am.

Bullying is repeated and unwanted behaviour that causes the targetted person to feel humiliated or intimidated.

Bullying at work is a health and safety issue. The effects of bullying on the targetted person can include symptoms associated with stress.

Stop Bullying: August 2004 issue of Unions Talking Health and Safety.

Workplace Bullying: Article in September 2003 PSA Journal. Includes advice on identifying bullying and developing policies and processes to deal with it.

Violence in Schools: Resources from the PPTA.

Factsheets on bullying (download below):

* DEFINING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

* WHAT IS WORKPLACE BULLYING?

* THE EFFECTS OF BULLYING

* WHAT WORKERS CAN DO - OPTIONS

* WHAT THE UNION CAN DO

* HOW TO PREVENT BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE

* CULTURAL DIVERSITY

* MODEL POLICY

* CHECKLIST

These factsheets were developed by the Workers Health Centre. To visit their website click here

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