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31. Prevention of unlawful discrimination and harassment
31.1 Supervisors must take appropriate steps to ensure that the workplace is free from all forms of harassment and unlawful discrimination. They should ensure that staff are informed of the principles of equal opportunity.
32. Discrimination and harassment
32.1 Staff must not harass or discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, sex, marital status, disability, homosexuality, age, transgender or carer’s responsibilities. Such harassment or discrimination may constitute an offence under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. In addition, staff must not harass or discriminate on the grounds of political or religious conviction.
33.1 Globusz, as an employer, has an obligation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 to provide a safe and healthy working environment. Staff have an obligation to take steps to protect their own health and safety and that of their colleagues, service users and visitors.
33.2 Staff must observe, and supervisors must ensure that staff observe risk management, health, safety, security and personal protective equipment procedures and requirements. Staff must identify and report hazards promptly and supervisors must ensure risks are eliminated or controlled.
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