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Bullying - What are the WHS risks?
Bullying can cause a significant harm to a person’s health, safety and wellbeing and lead to serious psychological injury. In extreme situations, there is also the risk of occupational violence.
An individual's reactions to bullying may include any combination of the following:
- distress, anxiety, panic attacks or sleep disturbance
- impaired concentration or ability to make decisions
- loss of self-esteem and confidence
- a sense of isolation or withdrawal from the workplace
- physical illness (including digestive problems, skin conditions, headache and musculoskeletal disorders)
- psychological injury
- deteriorating relationships at home
- depression and risk of suicide.
Organisational costs of bullying
Bullying has substantial costs to organisations, with damaging effects on client service, workplace and team relations, and productivity.
It can undermine business efficiency and increase a range of costs including long-term sick leave, staff turnover and replacement costs.