Workplace Violence

Question 1

The _________________________legislates that workers are provided a safe workplace. This procedure outlines for members what constitutes workplace violence and the process for reporting workplace violence. Members reporting workplace violence, including domestic violence, are protected from reprisal.

Answer 1

Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)

Question 2

Workplace Violence (OIC)
When the source of the workplace violence is external to the Service shall

Answer 2

• ensure the applicable eReports are completed prior to the completion of the tour of duty
• ensure the applicable eReport numbers are provided to the involved member’s Unit Commander and the Unit Commander – Professional Standards prior to the completion of the tour of duty

Question 3

Workplace Violence (OIC)

When notified of a member refusing to work as a result of a workplace violence incident shall

Answer 3

ensure the member remains available and in a safe place for the purposes of an investigation, if applicable

Question 4

means any physical, sexual or psychological harm caused, or attempted, between persons involved in an intimate relationship including:
 assault;
 murder;
 sexual assault;
 threatening;
 harassment;
 intimidation;
 unlawful interference with personal liberty;
 any other criminal offence;
 offences under other statutes, such as the Family Law Act, Children’s Law Reform Act, etc.;
but does not include child abuse investigations

Answer 4

Domestic Violence

Question 5

means the exercise of physical force, or attempt, by a person against a worker in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker. This includes a statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for the worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker

Answer 5

Workplace Violence

Question 6

supervision
Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory for any incident of workplace violence
OIC and Unit Commander notification mandatory

Question 7

OIC - Shall ensure

• Members are aware of how to immediately
  summon for assistance if workplace violence
  occurs.
• Complainants are protected from reprisal
• The workplace is not toxic or poisoned