Workplace Protocols

Question 1

What are workplace protocols?

Answer 1

These are protocols that relate to rights and responsibilities of employees, managers, customers and clients, as well as other relevant stakeholders.

Question 2

What may these protocols refer to?

Answer 2

These protocols refer to internal policies, codes of conduct, standards of behaviour, legislative guidelines and other expectations of behaviour.

Question 3

Why do we have workplace protocols?

Answer 3

These protocols are required to balance and protect the rights of all workers.

Question 4

Describe Workplace Health and Safety protocols and provide examples.

Answer 4

These are protocols set down by law for the physical and mental health and safety of workers. Examples of these types of protocols include:

• Induction and Training
• Use of PPE
• Risk Assessment
• Safe Work Practices
• Issue Reporting Guidelines
• Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying

Question 5

Describe Equal Opportunity protocols and provide examples.