Harmful behaviours

Harmful behaviours can harm the person they are directed at and anyone who witnesses the behaviour. They include violence, bullying and harassment.

High and low job demands

High job demands mean high levels of physical, mental or emotional effort are needed to do the job. Low job demands mean sustained low levels of physical, mental or emotional effort are needed to do the job.

Low job control

Low job control means workers have little control or say over the work and little involvement in the decisions that affect them and their work.

Low reward and recognition

Low reward and recognition means there is an imbalance between a worker’s efforts and the recognition or rewards (both formal and informal) they receive in return.

Poor organisational change management

Poor organisational change management is when changes taking place in the workplace are poorly planned, managed, communicated or supported.

Poor organisational justice

Poor organisational justice means a lack of procedural justice, informational fairness or interpersonal fairness.

Poor physical work environment

Poor physical work environment means workers are exposed to unpleasant, poor quality or hazardous working environments or conditions.

Poor role clarity

Poor role clarity means workers aren’t clear on their job or responsibilities, or what is expected of them.

Poor support

Poor support includes workers not getting enough practical or personal support from supervisors or other workers, and not having the resources (like training and equipment) they need to do the job.

Remote and isolated work

Remote work refers to work that is isolated from the help of others because of location, time, or the nature of the work.

Traumatic events or materials

Witnessing, investigating or being exposed to traumatic events or materials is a psychosocial hazard.

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