❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding workplace bullying complaints, investigations, charges laid, and convictions between 2002/03 and 2006/07. WorkSafe provides data on lost time injury claims and details its investigation process, noting limited investigation of bullying allegations unless internal resolution attempts have been exhausted.
AnsweredQoN 2577Legislative Assembly
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(2) How many of these complaints have been investigated?
(3) How many charges have been laid in relation to the complaints investigated?
(4) How many convictions have there been?
(3) How many charges have been laid in relation to the complaints investigated?
(4) How many convictions have there been?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 September 2007
Responded by
Minister for Employment Protection
Response time
35 days
WorkSafe advises:
(1)Complaints received by WorkSafe are not always able to be categorised by the nature of the hazard. WorkSafe relies on workers' compensation data collected by WorkCover WA to provide information such as that requested. Between the financial years 2002/03 and 2005/06, WorkCover reported a total of 763 workers' compensation lost time injury claims. The figure includes work pressure and work related harassment and/or workplace bullying but does not include claims involving violence or physical assault. The 2006/07 figure is not yet available.
(2)WorkSafe considers all reports received in relation to a dangerous situation, perceived breach of legislation or other concerns about a workplace, including those alleging bullying or bullying type behaviours. As with other matters referred to WorkSafe, a priority for investigation is allocated taking into account the perceived level of risk of injury or harm to health. As detailed in the Guidance Note, "Dealing with Bullying at Work", published by the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health in Western Australia, WorkSafe will not generally investigate allegations of bullying unless satisfied that all available avenues to resolve the matter at the workplace have been taken.
(3) Six, involving a total of two parties.
(4) None.
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(1)Complaints received by WorkSafe are not always able to be categorised by the nature of the hazard. WorkSafe relies on workers' compensation data collected by WorkCover WA to provide information such as that requested. Between the financial years 2002/03 and 2005/06, WorkCover reported a total of 763 workers' compensation lost time injury claims. The figure includes work pressure and work related harassment and/or workplace bullying but does not include claims involving violence or physical assault. The 2006/07 figure is not yet available.
(2)WorkSafe considers all reports received in relation to a dangerous situation, perceived breach of legislation or other concerns about a workplace, including those alleging bullying or bullying type behaviours. As with other matters referred to WorkSafe, a priority for investigation is allocated taking into account the perceived level of risk of injury or harm to health. As detailed in the Guidance Note, "Dealing with Bullying at Work", published by the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health in Western Australia, WorkSafe will not generally investigate allegations of bullying unless satisfied that all available avenues to resolve the matter at the workplace have been taken.
(3) Six, involving a total of two parties.
(4) None.
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