Workplace bullying risk indicator

Workplace bullying definition

Workplace bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed at an employee or group of employees that creates a risk to health and safety.

What it contains

WorkSafe's Workplace bullying risk indicator tool highlights key work-related factors employers need to consider when identifying the risk of bullying in a workplace.

The tool includes a risk scale, provides a checklist of work-related factors that can lead to bullying and offers control measures that might help prevent and respond to bullying.

The bullying risk indicator tool provides information on the following work-related factors:

• work stressors
• leadership styles
• systems of work
• workplace relationships
• workforce characteristics