I have written much about workplace violence. Employers in the United States and around the world are experiencing growing concerns about workplace violence. I appeared on Professor Donna El-Armale’s show on the Cal State University Television Network.
I recently wrote…Added Security After Workplace Shooting. The list goes on.
Now here are tips from Safety.BlR.Com entitled, 4 Types of Workplace Violence.
Here is an excerpt from the article…
“According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, workplace violence comes in one of four forms. Some workplaces may be at higher risk of different types of violence than others, making it essential for companies to determine where their exposures lie so they can better mitigate their risks. The first type of violence is criminal intent, where the violence occurs as part of another crime such as robbery, trespassing, or acts of terrorism. Eighty-five percent of all workplace homicides fall into this category. Companies at higher risk of this type of violence are those that handle cash or drugs or who may be targeted by terrorists. The second type of violence is perpetrated by someone with a connection to the business, such as a student, patient, client, or inmate. The healthcare industry has a particularly high risk of this type of violence, as do police officers, prison staff, flight attendants, and teachers. While this category accounts for only 3 percent of workplace homicides, the majority of non-fatal violence is considered Type II. The third type of violence is worker-on-worker, which accounts for 7 percent of homicides in the workplace. All workplaces carry a risk of this type of violence, but that risk can be reduced by conducting criminal background checks. The final type of violence is carried out by someone with a personal relationship to a worker, and it accounts for approximately 5 percent of workplace homicides. This type of violence also occurs in all workplaces, but may be harder to prevent in those that are accessible to the public and/or only have one location.”
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