3. “Making A Disclosure in the Public Interest”
is more Commonly Called …
Blowing The Whistle or Whistleblowing !
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4. Whistleblowing is NOT about “SNITCHING”
It is about …
Informing Superiors of Malpractices or Wrongdoings in the Workplace
To Protect …
1. The General Public
2. Other Work Colleagues and Contractors
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5. Whistleblowers can ask for their concerns to be
treated in confidence and such wishes will
always be respected
Employees will not be penalised for informing
management about any Malpractice
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6. Types of Malpractice:
1. Improper behaviour
2. Illegal behaviour
3. Negligent behaviour
4. Threats to an individual’s health and safety
5. Damage to the Environment
6. Deliberate attempt to cover up any of the above
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7. Employee Actions
Employees Should Inform their Line Manager Immediately
In more serious cases (for example, if the allegation is about the actions
of their line manager), the employee should raise the Malpractice with a
more Senior Manager
1. Make the disclosure in good faith (which means with honest intent and
without malice)
2. Reasonably believe that the information is substantially true
3. Reasonably believe you are making the disclosure to the correct
Superior Person
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8. Management Actions
Managers are Responsible ALL Malpractices are taken Seriously and
Ensure the Following:-
1. The Reported Malpractice is investigated
2. Provide an objective assessment of the Malpractice
3. Provide Progress to the Employee Reporting the Malpractice
4. Implement Necessary Actions to Resolve the Malpractice
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