About this session
Bullying and Harassment on Construction Sites is a 60-minute to half-day training for construction teams and supervisors who want to recognize harmful site behavior and respond safely. It runs live online or in person.
The session covers behavior beyond physical aggression, safer ways for bystanders to step in, and the reporting routes and responsibilities that apply on site.
It does not replace legal advice or your organization's policies, which it helps people find and use.
Teams leave with practical ways to respond and a clear understanding of how to report concerns and support colleagues.
What your people take away
- Recognize bullying and harassment beyond physical aggression
- Understand the impact on people and site safety
- Practice safer ways for bystanders to step in
- Clarify reporting routes and supervisor responsibilities
- Support colleagues who raise a concern
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Recognize bullying and harassmentA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Recognize bullying and harassment: look beyond physical aggression and understand the impact.
- Look beyond physical aggression
- Understand the impact
Covers Recognize bullying and harassment, in brief.
60 minutes
Recognize harmful behaviorTeams explore what bullying and harassment look like on site, beyond physical aggression, and how they affect people and safety. They learn simple ways bystanders can step in safely.
- Recognize bullying and harassment
- Practice safer ways for bystanders to step in
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Recognize bullying and harassment.
90 minutes
Step in and reportAdds clear reporting routes and how supervisors should respond. Participants practice using the routes in realistic scenarios.
- Recognize bullying and harassment
- Practice safer ways for bystanders to step in
- Clarify reporting routes and responsibilities
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Recognize bullying and harassment and Practice safer ways for bystanders to step in.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Recognize bullying and harassment, Practice safer ways for bystanders to step in and Clarify reporting routes and responsibilities.
Full day
Build a respectful site cultureAdds supporting colleagues after an incident and agreeing site standards. Teams leave with practical commitments for their site.
- Recognize bullying and harassment
- Practice safer ways for bystanders to step in
- Clarify reporting routes and responsibilities
- Support colleagues and set site standards
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Recognize bullying and harassment
Every length- Look beyond physical aggressionParticipants explore behaviors like exclusion, humiliating banter, unfair work allocation and harassment based on identity.
- Understand the impactThe group discusses how harmful behavior affects people, teamwork and attention to safety.
Practice safer ways for bystanders to step in
90 minutes and longer- Choose a safe responseParticipants learn options such as distracting, checking in later or asking for help, depending on the situation.
- Practice what to sayParticipants rehearse short, calm phrases for real site situations.
Clarify reporting routes and responsibilities
3 hours and longer- Know the reporting routesParticipants map who to report to on site, including options outside their direct line.
- Understand supervisor responsibilitiesSupervisors learn how to receive reports, act promptly and follow company policy.
- Protect people who reportThe group discusses confidentiality and why retaliation must never happen.
Support colleagues and set site standards
Full day only- Support someone affectedParticipants learn how to check in and point colleagues to confidential support.
- Agree site standardsTeams agree clear, everyday standards for respectful behavior on their site.
Tools and materials
- Behavior examples cards
- Bystander options card
- Reporting routes map
- Supervisor response checklist
- Site standards agreement
Who it’s for
- Construction crews and trades
- Site supervisors and managers
- Health and safety leads
- Subcontractors and agency workers on site
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Bullying and Harassment on Construction Sites
How long is Bullying and Harassment on Construction Sites?
Bullying and Harassment on Construction Sites runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Recognize bullying and harassment: look beyond physical aggression and understand the impact. A 60-minute session covers Recognize bullying and harassment in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Practice safer ways for bystanders to step in. A 3-hour session adds Clarify reporting routes and responsibilities. A full-day session adds Support colleagues and set site standards.
Can Bullying and Harassment on Construction Sites be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Bullying and Harassment on Construction Sites?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Bullying and Harassment on Construction Sites to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.