Lesson 10: Laws Related to the Workplace Flashcards
Learning Intention: examine laws related to the workplace, including Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, Equal Employment Opportunity and anti-discrimination laws, and penalty rates and the role of the Fair Work Commission
How many work-related deaths a year on avergae
180
What are 50% of these deaths related to
construction, agriculture and sport
What are 97% of these deaths caused by
poor training, ack of awareness and carelessness
Under the WHS Act 2010, what are 3 employer obligations
- keep the workplace safe
- inspect and maintain machienry
- provide training and protective clothing
Under the WHS Act 2010, what are 3 employee obligations
- follow safety rules
- report hazards
- cooperate in accident investigations
What do regulatory bodies do
create and enfore rules and standards in society
3 examples of regulatory bodies
SafeWork NSW, SIRA nad icare
Percentage of workers that experience bullying in the workplace
85%
What are the 2 forms of bullying
subtle and obvious
What is subtle bullying
exclusion, isolation and meaningless tasks
What is obvious bullying
verbal abuse, threats and physical violence
2 legislations that make sexual harrassment illegal
Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW) and Sex Dsicrimination Act 1984 (cwlth)
3 examples of sexual harrassment
- unwelcome comments on appearance
- personal questions about sex life
- pornographic images on posters and screensavers
