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PRE-TEST
1. Select from below which are types of violence:
a) Physicalb) Verbalc) Psychologicald) All of the abovee) None of the above
2. What are reportable incidents?
a) Only serious onesb) Any acts or threatsc) Only those by non-supervisors
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PRE-TEST
3. To help prevent acts of violence, it is a good idea to always be aware of your surroundings. (True or False)
4. Employee ______________ in an agency’s Violence in theWorkplace Program is imperative.
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FACTS
Homicide is 4th leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the US.
In 2004 there were 551 workplace homicides.
Less than half of all threats are reported annually.
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DEFINITIONSViolence:
Any verbal, physical, or psychological threat or assault on an individual that has the intention or results in physical and/or psychological damage
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Workplace: Any location where the
employee is, due to job requirements
DEFINITIONS CONT’D
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Types of violence Physical Verbal Psychological
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Types of threats Veiled Conditional Direct
BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONT’D
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Reportable act Any violence, threat or
other aggressive behavior
BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONT’D
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SOURCESBy strangers or vendors
By co-workers
By relativesBy students or clients
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EFFECTSPhysical injuriesPsychological/emotional damage
Interruption in business
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ADDITIONAL EFFECTS
Increased costs (E.G., increase in security)
Damaged public image
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Isolated work areas (E.G., remote locations: on campus or in a building)
High-risk environments (E.G., campus or a building)
RISK FACTORS
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RISK FACTORS cont’d
Solo work
(E.G., night class instruction or working late hrs.)
No means of communication
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Financial responsibilities (E.G., making deposits)
Nature of service or responsibility (E.G., student’s Grades
Unrestricted movement in the workplace
RISK FACTORS cont’d
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RISK FACTORS cont’d
Low staffing during peak times
Lack of employee training
Lack of program implementation
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SAFETY TIPSDO:
Be aware of your surroundings Know where your exits are Implement a “buddy system” Leave with keys in hand Consider workplace layouts
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DO: Secure your workplace daily
Move your vehicle if working late
Escort all visitors/vendors in the workplace
SAFETY TIPS
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SAFETY TIPS
DO: Maintain the ability to
communicate Report all incidents Inform management of
restraining orders Train all employees
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PERSONALITY TRAITS
Low self-esteemLow productivityLow impulse controlLacks empathySocial withdrawal
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Feelings of rejectionResists changeFeelings of being picked
onEasily frustratedChallenges authority
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR...Obsessive behaviorIncreased absenteeismChemical dependencyVerbal threats or threatening actions
History of discipline problems
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WHAT ELSE TO LOOK FOR...
Depression & isolationDefensivenessEmotional outburstsInterests in weaponsSelf-destructive behaviorAffiliation with gangs
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1.Do NOT get physical 2.Do NOT over-react3.Do NOT take the challenge4.Be a good listener5.Know what is really being said
THINGS TO REMEMBER
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MORE THINGSTO REMEMBER
6.Give them space7.Watch what you say non-verbally
8.Referance self-interest9.Speak of consequences
NOT threats
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VIDEO(optional)
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STRATEGYForm an assessment team
Secure a copy of your agency’s Violence in the Workplace Program
Provide training for all employees
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Conduct an assessment
Take corrective action
Monitor & evaluate
STRATEGY cont’d
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You Play a Role!!!
Recognize warning signsStay in controlCollect informationReport all incidentsTrain all employees
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POST TEST QUESTIONS
1. Name personality traits to look for as early warning signs of possible violent behavior.
2. The workplace is any location the employee is located due to requirements for his/her job assignment. (True or False)
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POST TEST QUESTIONS
3. Veiled, conditional and direct are the three types of _____________.
4. List some effects of threats of violence in the workplace.
5. You are at more at risk when workplace security procedures are bi-passed? (True or False)
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POST TEST QUESTIONS
6. Select sources of violence in the workplace:
a) Strangersb) Co-workersc) Clients/studentsd) Personal Relationse) All of the abovef) None of the above
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POST TEST QUESTIONS
7. ___________ all incidents is the key to prevention of violence in the workplace.
8. Lack of program implementation and employee training can increase the possibility of violence in the workplace. (True or False)
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