The WHS Series

Workplace bullying is a serious risk – and preventing it starts with understanding your role under WHS law.

That’s why we’ve put together an introductory series covering the WHS principles and obligations everyone in the workplace must follow, plus articles explaining the link between psychosocial hazards and those WHS laws that prohibit certain workplace behaviours.

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An Overview

Important points to be aware of

This guide provides an overview of important points to remember about WHS laws.

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Who owes a H&S duty? Everyone!

This guide explains how everyone in the workplace owes a H&S duty.

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What are the H&S duties owed by each type of duty holder?

This guide explains which H&S duty (or duties) apply to each type of duty holder.

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This guide explains the risk management process that a PCBU must follow under WHS laws.

How a PCBU manages its risks – The process

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How a PCBU manages its risks – Management commitment

This guide explains how a PCBU manages its risks by incorporating management commitment.

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This guide explains how a PCBU manages its risks by complying with its duties to consult.

How a PCBU manages its risks – Consultation

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Prohibited Behaviours under WHS Law

Learn how behaviour plus motive determines whether conduct is discriminatory under WHS laws.

Direct Discriminatory Conduct

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Discover how WHS laws also prohibits a person from engaging in discriminatory conduct indirectly.

Indirect Discriminatory Conduct

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Discover how coercing or pressuring someone to act (or not act) can become unlawful conduct.

Coercion or Inducement

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Learn how knowingly or recklessly misrepresenting WHS rights or processes becomes unlawful.

Misrepresentation

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