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We are having a disgusting problem at our workplace that just has us scratching our heads. Our shop, which is made up of entirely males, has someone in it's midst that thinks it is funny to foul up th
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How would you handle a mad crapper?
posted at 7/22/2008 8:27 AM EDT
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I agree with JMcQuaid, you may stop one behavior but you force this sicko into a more overt behavior. The electronic key with ID and time stamp can be done probably through your security system. So you may be able to prove a time line but that is about all unless there is a documented inspection before and after the occurence. We had a past employee tagged as the spitter. We would find globs of stuff in his area, bathroom, locker room but nobody every saw him. I questioned him which he denied with much anger. Later that day a blob was outside my office door. I got the employee and asked him to clean it up, which he refused. I told him to wait here, I then went into my office and came back with a zip lock bag, q-tips and rubber gloves. He watched me as I put on gloves and placed glob coated q-tips into the bag. I told him that for $300 we can do DNA testing and I was holding the sample until it could be approved. He was also being written up for refusing a job direction. His file was full and this lead to his uncontested termination. The spit problem was now gone and hasn't been seen since. |
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How would you handle a mad crapper?
posted at 7/22/2008 8:35 AM EDT
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First: 12/8/2003 Last: 7/22/2008 |
You've got two problems here. A health and safety issue effecting all employees due to this behavior. (A bathroom key may only aggravate the situation.) And obviously an employee with some mental health problems. You should probably bring in a psychologist who can identify the disgruntled employee before this escalates into something worse. Then you can address the underlying issues. Safety should be your number one concern. Good luck. |
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How would you handle a mad crapper?
posted at 7/22/2008 8:52 AM EDT
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First: 7/22/2008 Last: 8/28/2008 |
I actually think this is a far more serious problem that a prankster (after all, they are not toileting papering cubicles when no one is looking). Can you really imagine touching your own fecal matter? Even out of anger? You have a person with some serious mental issues and rather than concentrating on eliminating the bathroom destruction I would truly work on indentifying the culprit even if it takes a sign in and sign out key. My concern is where else this person will act out. ADA issues aside, someone in your office is a time bomb of issues. I would concentrate on finding out who that is. I would suspect that your mangers might have an idea, though I am not suggesting a witch hunt. I glad the issue has resolved itself for now, but I would still be very concerned and vigilant. |
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How would you handle a mad crapper?
posted at 7/22/2008 9:03 AM EDT
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Also, I hope your cleaning person had the correct personal protective equipment as she would be exposed to bodily fluids otherwise. I would make sure all of that was properly documented. If she was exposed, make sure you follow proper testing protocol and document it on your OSHA logs. |
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How would you handle a mad crapper?
posted at 7/22/2008 10:35 AM EDT
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First: 7/22/2008 Last: 7/22/2008 |
We had the same situation arise at our work place a few years ago. I advised that we send a email to all employees, explaining the issue and ask that anyone with information contact Legal directly with anonoymity being preserved. The email stated that if the conduct did not cease immediately and the identity of the perpetrator was discovered, that individual would be subject to adverse action up to and including termination. The conduct has not recurred since. |
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How would you handle a mad crapper?
posted at 7/22/2008 10:35 AM EDT
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First: 7/22/2008 Last: 8/25/2008 |
You asked if we've ever heard of this before? YES! At my last employer, we had a female employee who spread fecal matter all over the seat, around the bowl, on the stall walls and went on the floor like a dog. We installed a dummy camera and it worked for a couple of years, then it started again. Never knew who the female employee was (there was a lot of suspicion). |
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How would you handle a mad crapper?
posted at 7/22/2008 1:57 PM EDT
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First: 7/22/2008 Last: 1/28/2009 |
I think cynbrant was on the right track. There is probably an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. That doesn't make the behavior acceptable, but at least you may be able to save other employees who you would want to keep. I don't know of anyone who would want to work in that environment. If you can fix the problem, you may get employees to come forward about the offender. You may also want to have an EAP and remind employees that it is available for them to use to handle stressful home situations that can have an affect on work.
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