Violence and aggression in the workplace can significantly affect the physical and mental well-being of your employees. HSE’s guidance on violence at work is designed to assist you in safeguarding your workers.
This guidance will aid you in:
- Assessing the risks
- Implementing appropriate controls to protect workers
- Reporting and learning from incidents
Additionally, I encourage you to explore the SWITCH Forum Bin Hero film & Videos, developed as part of an awareness campaign, shedding light on the violence and aggression encountered by staff working in waste management roles on a daily basis. These videos feature interviews with staff members from various roles in the recycling industry, offering firsthand insights into real-life events and demonstrating the lasting impact of such behaviour.
It’s crucial to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our resource and waste sector workers and to stand together against unacceptable behaviour. Let’s work collaboratively to eradicate this behaviour and create a safer work environment for everyone.
These videos are freely available for use by local authorities and private companies within the sector to raise awareness and support our campaign against workplace violence and aggression.
Additionally, you can explore other resources on our website, such as the H&S Situational Awareness campaign. This programme, part of the ESA member-led Health and Safety initiative, aims to enhance awareness of common risks in the sector, including workplace violence and aggression, reckless driving, and other safety concerns.