I Don’t Feel Safe Working With Them

When an employee says, “I don’t feel safe working with them,” management has to do more than acknowledge the concern. The next steps matter.

This practical H.S.S. guide helps supervisors and managers slow the situation down, gather useful information, separate facts from assumptions, consider immediate safety needs, document the concern, and follow through appropriately.

Inside, you’ll get guidance on: • How to handle the first conversation with the employee

• Questions supervisors should ask

• Separating specific behavior from general discomfort

• Warning signs that may require a higher level of response

• Interim safety considerations

• Fact-based documentation

• Management ownership and follow-through

• Closing the loop with the reporting employee

You receive:

• 9-page PDF guide

• Supervisor conversation framework

• Management review questions

• Safety consideration checklist

• Documentation guidance

• Follow-through checklist

Hildebrandt Safety & Security Consulting (H.S.S.)

Practical Safety & Readiness Education

Educational resource only. Follow your organization’s policies and applicable law. This guide is not legal advice and does not replace emergency services, professional threat assessment, HR guidance, or organization-specific procedures.