Workplace Violence Flashcards
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, homicide is the leading cause of death in the workplace for men.
True or False?
False
1 out of every 4 employees are attacked, threatened harass each year.
True or False?
True
What are the two categories of workplace violence discussed in the text?
a. Physical
b. Verbal
What are the two types of violence discussed in the text?
a. Internal
b. External
A rigid, authoritarian style of management may be a cause of internal violence.
True or False?
True
External violence occurs when conditions at the workplace put you at a lower risk of crime from outside the business.
True or False?
False
Being _________ and __________ to possible problems can help prevent workplace violence.
Professional and alert
Workplace violence usually occurs with no warning.
True or False?
False
What 3 types of threats were discussed in the text?
a. Direct threat
b. Veiled threat
c. Conditional threat
In all cases of workplace violence we must _________ the incidents to your boss, the business management and to the police.
Report
Which one of these is not a valid measure used to prevent workplace violence?
a. Closed circuit cameras
b. Silent alarms
c. Metal detectors
d. Bigger offices
d. Bigger offices
It is ok to overlook minor threats of violence from people you know.
True or False?
False
