Workplace Violence

Question 1

Rationale

Members reporting workplace violence, including _______ are protected from _______

Answer 1

domestic violence are protected from reprisal

Question 2

The OHSA requires the employer to assess the risk of workplace violence that may arise from the nature of the workplace, the type of work or the conditions of work. The assessment shall take into account

Answer 2

circumstances that would be common to similar workplaces
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circumstances specific to the workplace, and
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any other prescribed element.

Question 3

Supervisor

Upon becoming aware of, or ought reasonably to be aware of 
- workplace violence or threat of workplace violence, including domestic violence

- violence which may occur in the workplace, and would likely expose any member to physical injury
shall

Answer 3

take every reasonable precaution necessary for the protection of the members
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maintain confidentiality
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report any incident of workplace violence to the Officer in Charge
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commence an investigation
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speak to the member initiating the complaint in private
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when gathering evidence comply with Procedure 04–21, if applicable
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when there is a domestic violence incident comply with Procedure 05–04, if applicable
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when injuries are sustained in the workplace by a member provide medical assistance and comply with Procedure 08–03, if applicable
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if an arrest is made, comply with Procedure 01–01
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when a member requires counselling, including counselling which is gender and culturally specific, comply with Procedure 08–01
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when involved in an incident where the SIU mandate may be invoked comply with Procedure 13–16

investigate all situations of work refusal, if required

take every reasonable precaution necessary for the protection of the member

protect any complainant or witness from reprisal and comply with Procedure 13–18

Question 4

A police officer cannot refuse to work when the work is a normal condition of the worker’s employment or when the refusal to work would:

Answer 4

directly endanger the life, health or safety of another person.

Question 5

Supervisor

When the source of the workplace violence is external to the Service shall

Answer 5

ensure the applicable eReports are completed prior to the completion of the tour of duty, if applicable
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comply with Procedure 08–10

Question 6

Officer in Charge / Designate

The Officer in Charge shall ensure

Answer 6

members are made aware of how to immediately summon assistance if workplace violence occurs

any complainant or witness is protected from reprisal and comply with Procedure 13–18
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the workplace is not toxic or poisoned

Question 7

Officer in Charge / Designate

Upon becoming aware of, or ought reasonably to be aware of
- workplace violence or threat of workplace violence, including domestic violence
 - violence which may occur in the workplace, and would likely expose any member to physical injury
shall

Answer 7

take every reasonable precaution necessary for the protection of the members
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ensure compliance with item 8
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comply with Procedure 13–08 or 13–10, as applicable
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when an arrest is made, comply with Procedure 17–01, if applicable

Question 8

Officer in Charge / Designate

When the source of the workplace violence is external to the Service shall

Answer 8

comply with and ensure compliance with Procedure 08–10
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ensure compliance with item 9
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ensure the applicable eReports are completed prior to the completion of the tour of duty
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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 9

Officer in Charge / Designate

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Officer in Charge / Designate

Upon becoming aware of, or ought reasonably to be aware of, violence which may occur in the workplace, and would likely expose a member to physical injury, shall

Answer 10

take every reasonable precaution necessary for the protection of the member

Reasonable precaution necessary for the protection of the member may include the re–assignment to reasonable alternative duties.

Question 11

Unit Commander / Designate

The Unit Commander shall ensure

Answer 11

all reasonable precautions necessary are taken for the protection of the member

members are made aware of how to immediately summon assistance if workplace violence occurs

the results of the workplace assessment are posted in a conspicuous place within the workplace

(The assessment shall take into account circumstances that would be common to similar workplaces and circumstances specific to the workplace, and any other prescribed
element*)

any complainant or witness is protected from reprisal and comply with Procedure 13–18

the workplace is not toxic or poisoned

Question 12

The Unit Commander shall ensure all members under their command are made aware of any risk of workplace violence from a person with a history of violent behaviour if

Answer 12

their members can be expected to encounter that person in the course of their work
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the risk of workplace violence is likely to expose the worker to physical injury

(There is a duty to include personal information in this notification. However, no more personal information shall be disclosed than is reasonably necessary to protect the workers from physical
injury.)

Question 13

Unit Commander / Designate

Upon becoming aware of, or ought reasonably to be aware of
 - workplace violence or threat of workplace violence, including domestic violence
 - violence which may occur in the workplace, and would likely expose any member to physical injury
shall

Answer 13

take every reasonable precaution necessary for the protection of the members

ensure compliance with items 8 and 13
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maintain confidentiality
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speak to the complainant in private, if the complaint has not already reported the matter to a supervisor
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comply with Procedure 13–08 or 13–10, as applicable

Question 14

The Unit Commander shall ensure a TPS 649 form assessing the risk of workplace violence that may arise from the
nature of the workplace, or type of work, or conditions of work

Answer 14

has been completed as often as is necessary to continue to protect the members under their command from workplace violence
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is placed in the unit file
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a copy is provided to the Local Health and Safety Committee and the Unit Commander – Occupational Health & Safety

Question 15

Unit Commander / Designate

Upon becoming aware of a work refusal situation shall consult with __________________

Answer 15

the Unit Commander – Occupational Health & Safety.

Question 16

Workplace Violence & Harassment Co–coordinator – Professional Standards

The Workplace Violence & Harassment Coordinator shall

Answer 16

review all reports and complaints of workplace violence
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prepare and submit a report on workplace violence to the Unit Commander – Professional Standards, as required

Question 17

Unit Commander – Professional Standards

The Unit Commander – Professional Standards shall ensure

Answer 17

a member is designated as the Workplace Violence & Harassment Coordinator
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a report on workplace violence is prepared, as required

Question 18

Unit Commander – Professional Standards

Upon receipt of a copy of a report of workplace violence shall ensure that all documents are forwarded to _________________.

Answer 18

the Workplace Violence & Harassment Coordinator

Question 19

Unit Commander – Occupational Health & Safety

The Unit Commander – Occupational Health & Safety shall

Answer 19

review the Workplace Violence Policy as often as necessary but at least annually.