Workplace Violence
“Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can affect and involve employees, clients, customers, and visitors. Acts of violence and other injuries are currently the third-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States”. OSHA
An employer has a legal duty to provide a safe workplace for employees, free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics: In 2020, there were 392 workplace homicides, and 37,060 employees sustained nonfatal injuries in the workplace resulting from intentional injury by another person. ​
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Traditional Sources of Workplace Violence:
Type 1: Criminal Intent​
Type 2: Customer/Client-Patient
Type 3: Worker-to-Worker
Type 4: Intimate Partner
Type 5: Ideological Violence
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Services provided:
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Employee investigation and termination consulting.
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Security Risk Assessments
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Assistance in creating policy/procedures and notifications.
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De-escalation Training
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Run Hide Fight consultation.
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In-Person Training ½ day, full day, and lunch and learn sessions available.