Workplace violence

Unfortunately workplace violence is something that seems like will always happen. When an employee goes to work they want to feel safe and protected because they are usually there just as much as if not more than they are at home. From experience, once you no longer feel safe in your workplace you will no longer want to work there. Two years ago I worked at a bank in Jackson, Tennessee. My co-worker, who was the most sweet and caring woman I had ever met was killed at work due to a violent ex-boyfriend

Workplace Violence Workplace violence has existed throughout history. However, historical documentation of workplace violence is vague and sometimes non-existent. Documented workplace violence is believed to have existed during the Roman Empire, the Renaissance Era, and it continues today. It seems unfortunate, but as long as a “society” exists, workplace violence will more than likely exist. Therefore, employers must understand: the history of workplace violence, the effects it has

necessary in preventing and responding to workplace violence. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a staggering statistic which indicated there were 14,770 workplace homicide victims between 1992 and 2012. Averaging over 700 homicides per year, the largest number of homicides in one year (n=1080) occurred in 1994, while the lowest number (n=468) occurred in 2011. From 2003 to 2012 over half of the workplace homicides occurred within three occupation

through domestic violence is someone’s daughter” (Tina). Domestic violence among adults continues to be a tragedy throughout the generations;

Workplace Violence: A Provincial Gap Analysis The following report examines questions on workplace violence from a Provincial perspective. To answer these questions, a review of statistical information on workplace violence in two provinces (Alberta and British Columbia) was done. A gap analysis of the workplace violence resources in the Work Safe BC and Alberta Labour was also conducted. Which Province Has More Resources On Workplace Violence? The CCOHS defines workplace violence as any act in

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes workplace violence as any physical assault, intimidating behavior or verbal abuse transpiring in the workplace. Workplace violence in healthcare settings, more specifically patients violence towards nurses, has become quite common or even “accepted” throughout the years as sometimes patients express aggression toward those entrusted with providing their care. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2014 35% to 80%

Workplace Violence There are two types of workplace violence, internal and external. Internal violence is violence from someone within the company like, fights and situations between employees. External is when there is a violent interaction between employees and someone from outside of the company like, robberies or employees getting into it with customers. According to the U.S. Department of labor every year, about two million people all over the country become victims of some kind of non-fatal

Males higher risk of Workplace violence When looking as to why males are more likely to be victimized than females at the workplace, there are a number of factors as to why it occurs. Going back from a few chapters it explained the phenomena already. Males having a higher rate of physical, and or violent victimization than women. Women are more likely to be sexually victimized than men being sexually assaulted. This tread would of course carry over to workplace incidents. Age also playing a role

Workplace violence Workplace violence has been a serious problem in the past years around all location and sitting. It is any act physical or emotional of violence or disruptive behaviors that occur at the work site. It can vary from a simple verbal abuse to the physical act. Careless behaviors that surround the healthcare workers affect the security and comfort of both caregiver and patient. Increasing security and comfort at the workplace in the healthcare sitting is critical for patient centered

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE POLICY: The Hospital will maintain a “Zero Tolerance” for Workplace Violence. The NYP policy is to promote a safe environment for all our employees to maintain a work environment that is free from violence, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior. Violence in any form will not be tolerated and will be dealt with appropriately. Employees at all levels are encouraged to report threatening or intimidating behavior to the appropriate authorities in and outside