Workplace Violence

Question 1

Workplace Violence

Workplace Violence means any of the following (3):

Answer 1

A. the use of physical force against or by an employee in the workplace that causes or could cause physical injury - AKA Actual
B. Attempted use of physical force against or by an employee in a workplace that could cause physical injury - AKA Intended
C. Statement or behaviour that is reasonably believed to be a threat of physical harm or threat to safety or security in the workplace that could cause physical harm - AKA threatened

Question 2

Workplace Violence

T/F threats of violence by way of electronic communication is considered to have occurred in the workplace

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Workplace Violence

When will workplace violence assessments be conducted?

Answer 3

As often as is necessary to protect workers.

*Advise the JHSC of the results

Question 4

Workplace Violence

What should be done if someone is experiencing domestic violence that may create a risk of danger to themselves or others in the workplace.

Answer 4

Encouraged to report to management staff.

*Assistance is available through employee health services and the employee family assistance program (EFAP)

Question 5

Workplace Violence

Personal information will be disclosed only on a need-to-know basis in accordance with:

Answer 5

The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Question 6

Workplace Violence

What legislative requirements does this policy comply with?

Answer 6

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Ontario Human Rights Code
• Ontario OHSA
• Reviewed annually