BHP ‘deeply sorry’ as staff report 103 sexual harassment cases in a year | NickToscano1
BHP, the largest Australian mining company, has issued an apology to staff subjected to sexual harassment across its offices, mine sites and accommodation villages after revealing it had received substantiated reports of more than 100 cases in the past 12 months alone.
“We are deeply sorry and apologise unreservedly to those who have experienced, or continue to experience, any form of sexual harassment anywhere at BHP,” the company said on Tuesday.Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours or other unwelcome conduct that makes a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated. This could include displaying pornographic images, making sexually suggestive comments or gestures, non-consensual acts and sexual assault.
In its update on Tuesday, the miner said it had been conducting assessments to identify risks and develop controls to prevent sexual harassment, including through leadership and training, enhanced security at accommodation sites, confidential reporting processes, and disciplinary actions. Rio Tinto, the nation’s second-largest miner, in February released the findings of an investigation by former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick.
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