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Greens want to save us from bullying!
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:58 pm
by Gob
ACT Greens Industrial Relations spokesperson, Amanda Bresnan MLA, has proposed new laws to improve the investigation of workplace bullying in the ACT, by creating positions for inspectors with specialised training in psychosocial issues.
“Evidence from WorkSafe, community organisations and the general public shows that workplace bullying is a serious problem, that it is underreported, and we believe it requires extra efforts to address the problem,” said Ms Bresnan.
“WorkSafe ACT does a very good job dealing with traditional workplace hazards, and the current Commissioner has put an added emphasis on workplace bullying.
“However, due to the complex nature of bullying complaints, they can be difficult to investigate. Of the current 24 Worksafe inspectors, none has specialised training in workplace bullying and other psychosocial issues.
“The ACT Greens’ legislation will require that that there are WorkSafe inspectors with specialised training in psychosocial issues such as workplace bullying, stress, and harassment.
Re: Greens want to save us from bullying!
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:12 pm
by The Hen
Strangely enough the Health Directorate employees a shedload of people who are qualified in psychosocial issues.
And guess what?
WorkSafe Inspectors know how to reach hem if their are such issues at play within the bullying claims they are investigating.
This is just another case of the little local Greens trying, and failing, to be relevant in the ACT.
Re: Greens want to save us from bullying!
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:15 pm
by Gob
90% of what i have seen described as "workplace bullying" is crap/ineffectual/downright dangerous workers being told to pull their socks up by management. I suppose it's the Greens looking after their own
Re: Greens want to save us from bullying!
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:23 pm
by The Hen
Bullying certainly exists and not just for ineffectual workers. However I do not believe an inspector, who needs to be across many numbers of safety issues, needs psychological training to be effective in their job. What they need to be able to do is identify whether assistance from the Government's Health sector is warranted.
You can then send Matron out to assess the issue, eh?
Re: Greens want to save us from bullying!
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:35 pm
by Gob
She'd be first to cry bullying....