Author: nntc
Key Considerations When Selecting Lone Worker Protection
LONE WORKER MONITORING What are the key considerations for an organisation when selecting Lone Worker protection for their staff? The driving force should always be ensuring that the chosen product is fit for purpose for all staff, in whatever job role. Small organisations may find that one type of lone worker device suits all lone […]
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Bullying & Harassment at Work Legislation
Any organization, has a legal duty to provide a safe working environment and that includes an environment free from bullying and harassment. If they fail to prevent or manage these behaviours, then a claim may be made for legal redress. It is clear that employees who suffer from bullying or harassment in the workplace now […]
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How to Manage Bullying & Harassment At Work
Manager Responsibilities All managers have a duty to establish and maintain a working environment free from harassment and bullying, by setting behavioural standards and modelling appropriate behaviour. A failure by a manager to implement this Policy, or deal appropriately with harassment or bullying could in itself lead to disciplinary action. Any manager who receives a […]
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Being Bullied At Work?
If you feel you are being singled out or bullied at work, you should not have to put up with it. There are steps you can take. First, speak to the bully. A direct approach is usually the best. Work out what to say beforehand. Describe what has been happening and why you object to [...] Read more
How To Defuse Anger
HOW TO DEFUSE ANGER Dealing with aggressive behaviour The aim of staff response in intervening in an aggressive conflict is to facilitate a safe resolution of an incident, to minimise the arousal of the aggressor, to aid in the exploration of underlying emotions and problem solving and finally to maximise the opportunities for new learning. […]
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Personal Safety Advice
PERSONAL SAFETY ADVICE Consider carrying out your own dynamic assessment of risk before undertaking any work activity. This should include, as a basic minimum, consideration of the following: Do you know where your work location is? Is there a generic assessment for the task? Do you have the protective equipment you may need? Do you […]
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Reporting Violence At Work
Reporting Violence At Work Much has been written about violence towards lone workers; however, little attention has been given to the reporting behaviour of staff, especially lone working staff. The HSE state the following reasons why they don’t always report: • they think violence is part of the job. • they think reporting violence will […]
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