Monday, February 20, 2017

Overview of WorkSafe BC Bullying and Harassment Legislation, Regulations & Policies

WorkSafe BC (Sep 27, 2013).
On November 1, 2013, the new WorkSafeBC's Occupational Health and Safety Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policies took effect: 
All employers in British Columbia are required to develop and implement policies and procedures for reporting and investigating incidents workplace harassment and bullying, and will be required to provide relevant training to all employees. 
  • Bullying and harassment in the workplace may involve a spectrum of behaviours.
  • Workplace bullying and harassment can take many forms, including verbal aggression, personal attacks, and other intimidating or humiliating behaviours.
  • If workplace bullying and harassment is not addressed, it can lead to lost productivity, anxiety, and sometimes even suicidal thoughts or actions.

WorkSafeBC’s OHS policies use the phrase “bullying and harassment”as a single term which: 

(a) includes any inappropriate 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 or intimidatedbut 

(b) excludes any reasonable action taken by an employer or supervisor relating to the management and direction of workers or the place of employment. 

Examples of behaviour or comments that might constitute bullying and harassment include verbal aggression or insults, calling someone derogatory names, harmful hazing or initiation practices, vandalizing personal belongings, and spreading malicious rumours. 

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Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Regulation


Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Policies



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