The obligation
The code treats all forms of workplace bullying and harassment as serious work health and safety issues and a category of psychosocial hazards.
Inappropriate or unreasonable workplace behaviour is the overarching term for behaviour at work that can create a risk to workers' health and safety, including bullying, harassment, violence and aggression. Discrimination, misconduct and conflict, particularly if prolonged or unresolved, can also affect worker health and need to be addressed appropriately. These behaviours can occur in person or through electronic means, including social media, SMS, email and telephone.
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- What
- The code treats all forms of workplace bullying and harassment as serious work health and safety issues and a category of psychosocial hazards.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Inappropriate workplace behaviour as a psychosocial hazard is a WHS requirement set out in Workplace behaviour (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Workplace behaviour > Psychosocial hazards.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Inappropriate workplace behaviour as a psychosocial hazard is a WHS obligation under Workplace behaviour (WA). In short, The code treats all forms of workplace bullying and harassment as serious work health and safety issues and a category of psychosocial hazards.
What changed recently?
Inappropriate workplace behaviour as a psychosocial hazard was last updated on 19 October 2026.