Preventing Workplace Violence

Question 1

What is a whistleblower?

Answer 1

an employee who reports something that is dishonest or wrong at work (and this is OKAY, THIS IS THEIR RIGHT)

Question 2

What are some examples of WV?

Answer 2

discrimination, physical harassment, verbal harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, misappropriation of property, retaliation

Question 3

How can you protect yourself from workplace violence?

Answer 3

immediately report issues, recognize violent situations, alert supervisor, record in WRITING, call 911 if in immediate danger, DRESS FOR SAFETY,

Question 4

Who/when is at risk?

Answer 4

Working alone, especially during late-night and early-morning hours

Handling money or other valuables

Working in high-crime areas

Working in places where alcohol is served

Question 5

What are some strategies to stay safe?

Answer 5

Spot warning signs and know how to manage dangerous situations,
report aggressive behavior before it escalates, share safety tips with your coworkers

Question 6

What are some prevention strategies (for employers)?

safe _____
clear employer ___ and ____

Answer 6

safe working environment (surveillance cameras, etc.)
* Have clear employer expectations (written policies, training, etc.)
* Have clear employee responsibilities (be familiar with policies, reporting warning signs, etc.)

Question 7

What are employees responsibilities when it comes to workplace safety?

Answer 7

• Be familiar with your employer’s workplace violence policy.
• Take responsibility for making sure your workspace is secure.
• Report warning signs, threats, or aggressive behaviors so they don’t persist or escalate to more violent acts.
• Treat co-workers with respect and be tolerant of different points of view.
• Learn how to recognize, avoid, or defuse potentially violent situations.

Question 8

What are some warning signs?

Answer 8

Violence often escalates. Aggressive or hostile behaviors such as excessive complaining, hostility, threats, swearing, and sabotage frequently precede more violent incidents

Question 9

What are the four types of workplace violence?

Answer 9

Criminal Intent, Client-on-Worker, Worker-on-Worker, Personal Relationship

Question 10

What are the consequences of WV?

Answer 10

• Diminished productivity.
• Lack of trust in management.
• Loss of team cohesiveness.
• Increased job stress.
• Absenteeism.
• Worker turnover