Safe and Respectful Workplace 69.1 The Parties recognise that everyone is entitled to work in an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and bullying. It is the Employer’s responsibility to ensure it complies with relevant legislative requirements including the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
69.2 Accordingly, the Parties agree to the Sexual Harassment principles and the Respect Code in Appendix J.
69.3 In accordance with those principles the following points will be covered in the Employer’s on site induction:
(a) It is everyone’s responsibility to respect women’s right to work without having to experience unacceptable behaviour.
(b) Disrespectful actions and behaviours which express power inequalities between women and men and cause physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm to women are unacceptable on site.
(c) Unacceptable behaviours that women face in the workplace include:
(i) stalking and intimidation;
(ii) threats and verbal abuse;
(iii) ostracism;
(iv) rude gestures and put downs;
(v) offensive language and imagery;
(vi) sexual innuendo / insinuations;
(vii) sexual suggestions and/or unwanted advances; and
(viii) sexual assault.
(d) These behaviours at work present serious OHS risks which may cause significant physical and psychological injury.
(e) This respect must also be extended to other visitors to the site and members of the public.
Technical and professional ability Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Company Policies and Procedures 7.1.1 The Company will ensure that Employees are able to readily access Company policies and procedures that apply to the Employees.
7.1.2 The Employees will observe and act in accordance with Company policies and procedures that apply to the Employees, as implemented and amended from time to time.
Working Alone (a) Where an employee is employed under conditions which present a significant hazard of disabling injury, and when the employee might not be able to secure assistance in the event of an injury or other misfortunes, the Employer shall provide a means of periodically checking the well being of the employee. Checks shall be made at such intervals and by such means as are appropriate to the nature, hazard and circumstances of the employment.
(b) The frequency of employee checks shall be increased proportionate to the nature of the hazard under which the employee is working. For example, extreme weather conditions; as the temperature decreases, the frequency of checks shall increase.
Elements Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary IV-A-1. Reflective Practice Demonstrates limited reflection on practice and/or use of insights gained to improve practice. May reflect on the effectiveness of lessons/ units and interactions with students but not with colleagues and/or rarely uses insights to improve practice. Regularly reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually and with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning. Regularly reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually and with colleagues; and uses and shares with colleagues, insights gained to improve practice and student learning. Is able to model this element.