The code focuses on the general principles applied to the prevention and management of inappropriate or unreasonable behaviour in the workplace. The intent of this code of practice is to provide practical guidance for workplaces where people may be exposed to various forms of inappropriate or unreasonable workplace behaviour including bullying, harassment, violence and aggression, discrimination and misconduct.
This code of practice is primarily concerned with inappropriate or unreasonable behaviours by any worker within an organisation. For information about managing violence and aggression from external parties such as customers, clients, patients and students, see the Violence and aggression at work: Code of practice.
The guidance in this code of practice should be considered in conjunction with the general duties in the WHS Act and the Code of practice: Psychosocial hazards in the workplace.