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Violence in the Workplace

Millions of workers are victims of workplace violence, ranging from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide.

Workplace danger signals could include references to firearms, to incidents of violence, alcohol or drug abuse, mood swings and sexual harassment.

Employers must establish a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence against or by their employees and provide training so employees know what conduct is not acceptable, how to protect themselves, and what to do if they are victims.

Finally, management should ensure they respect employees' rights and their reasonable expectation of privacy when implementing safety procedures.

Safety is as simple as ABC…ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.

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We all work together in harmony. There is zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Although most victims of sexual harassment are women, men must also be protected.

Learn the early warning signs, where someone creates an intimidating or offensive work environment and the steps to take to stop it.

Should it continue, discover how internal and external complaints can be filed and redress obtained.

Have workers understand…only acceptable behaviour is tolerated.

Forethought and planning can help you cope with unexpected violence.

Could violence happen in your office, store or factory?

Yes it could. No one knows where it will happen next!

This Outline discusses the seven necessary steps to help avoid workplace violence and how assertiveness and a coolheaded approach acts as a calming balm should violence erupt.

A sensitive workplace is a safe workplace!

Heated emotions lead to violence. Help find ways to cool them!

Statistics “say” violence can happen anywhere, at anytime.

In this Outline  “improvisational role playing” scenarios are suggested to help employees understand confrontational situation difficulties.

sing proven avoidance steps, employees involved in this staged play-acting, should acquire a cool, level headed ability that will enable them to face, with confidence, any unforeseen industrial violence.

 

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