Roles and Responsibilities of the Employer (Workplace Harassment/Violence)

Roles and Responsibilities of the Employer

Ensure that measures and procedures in the violence and harassment prevention program are carried out. Hold management accountable for responding to and resolving complaints of violence;
Develop a reporting process for incidents of workplace violence and harassment. Investigate all reports or threats of violence/harassment in a prompt, objective and sensitive way;
Investigate all reports or threats of violence/harassment in a prompt, objective and sensitive way;
Report incidents of workplace violence to the Safety Manager immediately;
Take corrective action;
Provide response measures;
Facilitate medical attention and support for those involved directly or indirectly. The victim may seek medical help from a practitioner of his/her choice or, if the victim prefers, the company will obtain medical assistance on his/her behalf;
Ensure any deaths or critical injuries are reported to an OH&S inspector, the police (as required) and to the Safety Manager. Send the report explaining the circumstances to all parties in writing within 48 hours of the occurrence. Include information and particulars prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations;
Ensure a report goes to WCB of all incidents where a worker loses time from work, requires medical attention, earns less than regular pay for regular work, requires modified work at less than regular pay or performs modified work at regular pay for more than seven days.

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