Violence in the Workplace
In the Summer 2007 issue of Vita Opus, experts provided insight into workplace violence protocols and offered advice on how to defuse employee violence.
According to NIOSH, long-term efforts to reduce the level of violence in the U.S. must address a variety of social issues such as education, poverty, and environmental justice. However, short-term efforts must address the pervasive nature of violence in our society and the need to protect workers. Employers cannot wait to address workplace violence as a social issue alone, but must take immediate action to address it as a serious occupational safety issue.
No company is immune from the threat of workplace violence; prudent, proactive measures can reduce the likelihood of a tragedy and reduce the risk to your employees.
Here is additional information and resources to help ensure that your organization is prepared to deal with violent employees.
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