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WorkSafe launches new campaign to address worrying 8% retail statistic
By Imogen Bailey | 25 May 2021
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new campaign encouraging Aussies to come together and stamp out violence and aggression in the workplace, including the retail industry.
According to WorkSafe claims data, 2.5% of claims relate to violent or aggressive incidents in the workplace, with many going unreported.
Meanwhile, additional data from Safe Work Australia states that the national retail trade makes up 8% of all serious claims.
Incidents can involve verbal abuse and yelling, spitting, swearing, demeaning language to gendered violence and physical assault.
WorkSafe CEO Colin Radford said the campaign s message is clear: violence or aggression in the workplace is never ok.
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