You may have recently heard of a deadly mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket in May. According to reports, several of the victims were store employees. This incident can be categorized as workplace violence. Each year, an average of nearly 2 million U.S. workers report being a victim of violence at work, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). And the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the number of annual workplace homicides at about 400. Workplace violence can strike at any time, from a co-worker, stranger, customer, client, or personal relationship. Threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening behavior are all examples of workplace violence. You have the right to work in a safe environment, and we want to assist you in achieving that goal. Here are some tips on how to avoid and defuse violence in the workplace. Prevention Tips: Be familiar with your company’s emergency communication plan as well as how to contact local authorities. If you think of how someone could …
Thu, 19 May 2022