Intrusive surveillance is an identified hazard in the Commonwealth Managing Psychosocial Hazards at work Code of Practice.

Intrusive surveillance refers to the use of unreasonable surveillance methods or tools used to monitor and collect information about workers for the purpose of performance monitoring, as opposed to other reasons such as safety.

Members have access to a Know Your WHS Rights Fact Sheet on intrusive surveillance. Sign in now for access

CPSU members also have access to a range of supporting materials and guidance to assist in representing members’ concerns. If you are a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and would like expert advice and assistance regarding psychosocial hazards and risk mitigation, you are entitled to seek the assistance of any person, including the CPSU.

Visit the SafetyFirst Network for HSR guidance on applying hierarchy of control measures to psychosocial hazards.

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