Workplace Violence Planning and Policies
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Violence in the workplace is becoming more common place. The more informed employees are about what to do when faced with violence in the workplace, the safer they will be. Here, you'll find help with developing workplace violence plans, crisis planning and policies.
By Niosh
The first priority in developing a workplace violence prevention policy is to establish a system for documenting violent incidents in the workplace. Such data are essential for assessing the nature and magnitude of workplace violence in a given workplace and quantifying risk. These data can be used to assess the need for action to reduce or mitigate the risks for workplace violence and implement a reasonable intervention strategy. An existing intervention strategy may be identified within an industry or in similar industries, or new and unique strategies may be needed to address the risks in a given workplace or setting. Implementation of the reporting system, a workplace violence prevention policy, and specific prevention strategies should be publicized company-wide, and appropriate training sessions should be scheduled. The demonstrated commitment of management is crucial to the success of the program.
(Added: 4-Jul-2005 Hits: 681)
By na
Workplace Violence Inspection Checklist
This checklist was adapted from Violence on the Job: A Guidebook for Labor and Management%u201D published by the Labor Occupational Health Program, University of California, Berkeley, 1997.
Use this checklist as part of a regular safety and health inspection or audit that is conducted by the joint labor/management safety committee or by the union itself. Although this checklist can be used for any facility, it can also be adapted to meet the local union%u2019s needs. If a question does not apply to the workplace, then write (not applicable) in the notes column. Add any other questions that may be appropriate.
Use this inspection checklist to determine which hazards are well controlled and what control measures need to be enhanced. While inspecting the facility for workplace violence hazards, the local union or committee may need to ask workers or investigate in other ways to answer some of the checklist questions
(Added: 4-Jul-2005 Hits: 869)
By John Brenner and Betsy Summerfield
Excellent tips on developing a workplace violence plan. Includes examples, case study.
(Added: 4-Jul-2005 Hits: 612)
By Jurg W. Mattman, CPP
What can be done to avoid occupational violence? The answer is not so much what should be done but what must be done. Since proven methods exist to reduce workplace violence, every company has a responsibility to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Program. Not to do so exposes employees to unnecessary risks and may well violate labor laws in some states.
(Added: 3-Feb-2006 Hits: 602)
By n a
This model is intended to help you develop a violence prevention program in your workplace. This model can also be used to help you assess your coporation's current voilence prevention program. This model is designed so that you can fill in the blanks for your corporation's planning purposes.
(Added: 16-May-2006 Hits: 845)
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