Office Bullying and Harassment Policy Volume Nov 2013 | Page 30

Multiple employer workplaces
In situations where multiple workplaces share a worksite, employers must do as follows:
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take steps to prevent or minimize bullying and harassment originating from workers
of other organizations

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ensure their own workers do not bully and harass workers of other organizations

The prime contractor must also:
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have a system in place to ensure contracted employers have policies and procedures for
preventing and addressing bullying and harassment. For example, the prime contractor might
provide a checklist asking contractors to confirm that they have health and safety measures in
place — that include meeting their bullying and harassment duties.
ensure its procedures include a system for dealing with complaints or incidents between workers
of different employers. If a complaint or incident arises between workers of different employers,
the prime contractor must do everything reasonably practicable to ensure the employers of both
parties — the alleged target and the alleged bully — complete an investigation and take
appropriate corrective action.