Violence in the Workplace Worker Training Module 8
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Worker Focused Safety Program Violence in the Workplace Worker Training Module 8
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Violence in the Workplace Worker Training Module 8. Worker Focused Safety Program. Module 8 Bullying / Harassment. Worker Focused Safety Program. What this module will cover. Definition Types Legal What is NOT Bullying/Harassment Addressing Risk Conclusion. Definition. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Worker Focused Safety Program
Violence in the WorkplaceWorker Training Module 8
Worker Focused Safety Program
Module 8Bullying / Harassment
What this module will coverODefinitionOTypesOLegalOWhat is NOT Bullying/HarassmentOAddressing Risk OConclusion
DefinitionO The proposed WSBC definition of bullying
and harassment is as follows: O (a) includes any inappropriate vexatious
conduct or comment by a person towards a worker that the person knew or reasonably ought to have known would cause that worker to be humiliated, offended or intimidated, but
O (b) excludes any reasonable action taken by an employer or supervisor relating to the management and direction of workers or the place of employment.
Types of BullyingOSome common examples include:
O Verbal / Physical (may be threats of harm)O Discrimination (e.g. racial, cultural, gender)O Inappropriate sexual advances/commentsO DenigrationO Whistleblower attacksO Micro-management / Career Sabotage
Some Interesting StatisticsO 58% of bullies are femaleO 84% of bullied employees are femaleO 13% of bullies are punished or terminatedO 46% are targeted because they are ethicalO 49% are targeted because they are niceO 39% are targeted because it was just their
turn
Legal ObligationsO Bill 14 – Anti-Bulling Legislation for the
Workplace.O Bulling and Harassment are not yet defined
WorkSafeBC in the legislation or compensation policy.
O Scope of claims will evolve through adjudication and challenges to decisions and will help develop policy direction.
Legal ObligationsO OH&S Policy will fall under:
O S 115(a) – general duties of employersO S 116 (1) (a) Requiring workers to take
reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others; and
O S 117 (1) (a) supervisors must ensure the health and safety of workers under their direct supervision.
What is NOT HarassmentO Bill 14 is very clear on what is not harassment
or bullying under the act – it is NOT:O Interpersonal conflict or interpersonal
relations;O Unless threatening or abusive
O Legitimate exercise of managements rightsO any reasonable action taken by an
employer or supervisor relating to the management and direction of workers or the place of employment
Address the RiskOWhen you learn of Bulling or Harassing
behaviour – give the complainant the Bullying / Harassment Incident log to insure capture of critical data needed to start an investigation
OSecond is to contact HR / OH&S
Eliminate or Minimize RiskO If there is an imminent threat of
violence the Administrator will:O Contact the police immediately.O Take steps to eliminate or minimize the
risk to workers — for example, secure the premises.
O When non-imminent threats exist, employers must establish procedures, and practices to address the risk
Instructing WorkersOThere is no duty to inform all workers
O A balance must be struck between the obligation to inform and worker confidentiality
ResponseO If a worker is subjected to bullying or
harassing behaviour the administrator must advise her/him of their right to consult with a physician of their choosing
SummaryOSD61 takes all forms of bullying and
harassment seriously, including criminal harassment (stalking)
OActs of bullying, harassing and ignoring plans developed to stop the activity may in fact be crimes and may be reported to the police
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