Safe Work Australia in collaboration with eSafety, has rolled out a comprehensive range of resources to effectively manage the inherent risks associated with online abuse within the workplace. Online abuse is characterised by behaviours that leverage technology as a means of intimidation, bullying, threatening, harassing, or causing humiliation. Often taking place across social media platforms, via phone mediums, emails, and other technological resources in a work environment.
The occurrence of online abuse can inflict both psychological and physical distress. As stipulated by work health and safety laws, it’s the responsibility of employers to ensure the well-being of their workers – this includes efficiently mitigating the risks posed by online abuse through measures such as implementing robust WHS Management systems like BlueSafe WHS management system, SWMS, and policies.
Recent additions to these resources encompass a downloadable poster and checklist designed to equip both employers and employees with pivotal information regarding the nature of online abuse at work, strategies for prevention, and avenues for support. These tools are integral parts of the Bluesafe SWMS which enhance the efficacy of managing the risk surrounding online abuses.
Further insights can be gleaned concerning the work health and safety implications of online abuse, sexual harassment, and bullying. There are plentiful online safety resources tailored for both employers and workers accessible on the eSafety website. These digital aids empower individuals and businesses to maximise their assurance of safety in the virtual realm of the workplace.
Original article link: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/media-centre/news/new-resources-manage-risks-online-abuse-work