Workplace violence

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Overview

This page on workplace violence contains information on the scope of workplace violence, analyzes the hazards in various contexts, and builds workplace violence prevention plans for specific workplaces.


What is workplace violence?

 Any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at work is referred to as workplace violence. Threats and verbal abuse are common, as are physical attacks and even homicide. Employees, clients, consumers, and tourists may be affected and involved (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 2022).

Who is at risk of workplace violence?

Every year, a large number of American workers report becoming victims of workplace violence. Many more cases, unfortunately, go unreported. Factors that may raise the likelihood of violence for some workers at various workplaces have been discovered through research. Working with volatile, unpredictable people and trading money with the public are examples of such variables. Working alone or in remote locations can potentially increase the risk of violence. Working in an environment where alcohol is served, as well as providing services and care, may have an impact on the chance of violence. Additionally, while addressing concerns of workplace violence, time of day and location of work, such as working late at night or in locations with high crime rates, are risk factors that should be considered. Workers who exchange money with others are among those who are at a higher risk (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 2022).

How can workplace violence hazards be reduced?

If employers take necessary safeguards, the danger of assault can be avoided or mitigated in most settings where risk factors can be identified. Establishing a zero-tolerance policy for workplace violence is one of the strongest safeguards organizations can provide their employees. All employees, patients, clients, visitors, contractors, and anybody else who may come into touch with company people should be covered by this policy (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 2022).

Figure 1 -Understanding Workplace Violence Prevention and Response, 2022





Reference 

01. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. 2022. https://www.osha.gov/workplace-violence (accessed April 10, 2022).

02. SHRM. 2022. Understanding Workplace Violence Prevention and Response. [online] Available at: <https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages/workplace-violence-prevention-and-response.aspx> [Accessed 20 April 2022].

 


Comments

  1. Niluke SirimannaApril 19, 2022 at 10:18 PM

    It is the responsibility of all employees, supervisors, and managers to prevent workplace violence, and it is vital for businesses to have a program in place to educate all employees. If necessary actions are not taken at the right time, employees may suffer for a long period, and workplace violence can have long-term physical and psychological consequences on all employees. good article.

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  2. MILANMay 7, 2022 at 4:23 AM

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  3. MILANMay 7, 2022 at 4:33 AM

    Workplace violence is a very crucial situation for the organization and its effect can be very harmful to employees and the organization both parties to prevent workplace violence, and businesses must have a program in place to educate all employees. If necessary, actions are not taken at the right time, employees may suffer for a long period, and workplace violence can have long-term physical and psychological consequences for all employees. Very good article.

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  4. FuardMBA24May 7, 2022 at 5:42 AM

    Disagreements and arguments are normal in the organization. Without these some time will be boring. Violence is a dangerous. Workplace violence is the misconduct of employees. Sometimes it leads to death. Violence must be prevented and HR plays an important role. good one

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  5. Venushka BandaranayakeMay 7, 2022 at 6:11 AM

    Violence is not suitable for any working environment since it directly affects the performance and mental and physical health of employees. Good Luck

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  6. Sachini GamageMay 7, 2022 at 6:31 AM

    The problem of workplace violence and harassment is far larger to the organization. It will directly effect to the employees performance as well as mental and physical health. Good work. All the very Best!

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  7. fahimmbaMay 7, 2022 at 7:11 PM

    HRD should have strict policy about work place violence . As this effects staffs performance directly and resulted in poor performance in the organisation.
    Well discussed

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