Workplace Violence

MANAGING VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE INTRODUCTION There are more than 17 people murdered at work each week with nearly 2 million victims annually. Homicide is the number one cause of work related death for women and the number two cause of death for men. (McGovern) In most work related incidents, crimes are committed against someone the perpetrator knows. Perpetrators also tend to fall into several categories and have some characteristics in common. Typically there are situational settings …

…of this study, the following recommendations are offered in an effort to manage workplace violence. 1. Install the highest level of security devices in your workplace. 2. Ensure that your background checks of perspective employees are thorough. 3. Emphasize a zero tolerance policy that violence in any form will not be tolerated. 4. Develop policies for the proper hiring, training, and discipline of employees with an emphasis on violence prevention. 5. Educate employees on workplace awareness, warning signs, and prevention.