Employee Participation regarding WHS

Bullying is the persistent or repetitive abuse of authority in interpersonal interactions with the objective of intentionally injuring another person's psychological well-being. Verbal, physical, or social bullying behaviors are all possible. Anywhere can be the victim of bullying: at home, online, among friends, in a crowd, on a bus, or at school. When we say that someone is being victimized, we mean that they are getting bad or unfair treatment because they have reported racial or religious vilification, sexual harassment, or discrimination, because it is assumed that they will do so, or because they have helped someone else report such behavior. The right to make a complaint exists for any employee who feels they have been the victim of sexual harassment or discrimination. They have the option of complaining to their employer or a third-party group like the Commission. While each person is accountable for their own unlawful conduct, employers may also be held liable. According t...

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) refers to health and safety practices that are established and carried out in order to ultimately prevent or mitigate any injury, illness, or any kind of mishap in the workplace. It is up to the organization to determine the best way of ensuring effective worker consultation & participation, and whether it needs to set up formal mechanisms such as health and safety committees.  In Navitas Professional Services, work health and safety are given the utmost priority. Employees should feel their questions and methods are well received. Importance of WHS and Employee Participation According to WHS laws, it is the employer’s sole responsibility to make provisions for a safe working environment. Responsibilities include: Prompt and regular maintenance of equipment, tools, machinery, and plant Reduction and where possible complete elimination and prevention of hazards Provisions of adequate workers training, sensitization, and supervision Ensuring regu...