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Managing Workplace Risks: Addressing Bullying, Harassment, and Unsafe Work Practices | ft. Frank Scerri | Ep.375

Managing Workplace Risks: Addressing Bullying, Harassment, and Unsafe Work Practices | ft. Frank Scerri | Ep.375

Episode 375 Published 2 years, 9 months ago
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In this episode of The Site Shed podcast, we dive into the critical topic of managing workplace risks with our special guest, Frank Scerri, founder of Workplace Compliant. In this eye-opening discussion, we explore workplace health and safety management systems and the importance of implementing proper processes and record-keeping systems. Gain insights into the duty of care employers have to identify and address psychosocial risks on the worksite. Join us to enhance your understanding of managing workplace risks and creating a safer work environment. 


Discussion Points: 

00:00 - Coming Up

00:21 - Tradie Web Guys

01:24 - Welcome Frank Scerri

01:42 - Challenges for businesses: safety, mental health, bullying.

04:12 - "Workplace safety education is crucial."

08:44 - "We help businesses with health and safety."

12:41 - COVID impacted mental health and bullying.

15:23 - Offensive behavior has consequences in teams.

17:23 - Construction industry has retention challenges.

23:23 - Bullying has a broad definition, including many acts.

27:24 - Ensure clear policies, signatures, and recording incidents.

30:06 - Absentee policy, inform employer, clarify process, harassment.

32:35 - Policy needed for employee capability and certification.

35:59 - Employer importance, minimizing risks, having processes.

39:01 - Cloud-based apps make reporting easy and accessible.

43:28 - Adverse actions create messy and costly situations.

47:20 - "HR consultant highlights workplace risks, provides resources."

51:03 - Proactivity prevents problems, saves time, energy.


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