How to prevent workplace harassment
No single control measure will effectively prevent or control workplace harassment. It is important that these control measures are used together as part of a broader strategy for the prevention of workplace harassment.
Workplace harassment prevention policy
Defining workplace harassment, the impacts, consequences, and how it will be managed in the workplace
Complaint handling system
Outlining procedures for reporting, investigating, resolving and appealing workplace harassment complaints
Human resource systems
Performance management and open communication systems can be used to prevent workplace harassment
Training and education
How training and education about workplace harassment can increase awareness and reduce workplace harassing behaviours
It is important that employers apply the risk management process to prevent or control exposure to the risk of workplace harassment. Further information is provided in Section 4 of the Prevention of Workplace Harassment Advisory Standard 2004 (now known as a Code of Practice) .
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