What is the role of a WorkSafe inspector when investigating a workplace bullying OSH enquiry?
The Inspector will first contact the person who has lodged the OSH enquiry and obtain further details about the alleged bullying behaviour from the bullied person(s). The inspector may ask for a brief written overview of bullying incidents, including place, date, time, persons and what was said or done. The inspector will discuss the most appropriate approach. If both Inspector and complainant agree, the Inspector will contact the employer and discuss the raised bullying concerns at the workplace. If applicable the Inspector can also arrange meetings with the alleged perpetrator, witnesses and other relevant persons. It is the Inspector’s role to establish if the employer and the employee meet their obligations under the Act. It is not the role of an inspector to become involved in the specifics of workplace bullying or to mediate between the bullied person and the alleged perpetrator. Depending on the outcome of the investigation and the circumstances the Inspector can take one or mor
