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Violence in the Workplace: Is your Agency Prepared?

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Thursday, May 31st 2007 under Workplace violence   
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An article on FedSmith.com emphasizes that most workplace violence incidents do not happen without warning. It references a USA Today article showing that in 8 of 10 workplace killings there where clear warning signs like; – Showing guns to co-workers – Threatening their bosses – Talking about attacking Read the article

Encyclopedia of Small Business – Workplace Violence

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Wednesday, May 30th 2007 under Workplace violence   
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The Encyclopedia of Small Business at enotes.com, includes a lesson for small business owners on preventing workplace violence. The article emphasizes addressing workplace violence before it erupts by using improved hiring and interviewing practices and establishing a company culture that does not tolerate intimidation. Other topics include; – Being cognizant of potential trigger events – [...]

University of Delaware – Facilities Department: Workplace Violence Policy

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Tuesday, May 29th 2007 under Workplace violence resources   
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The University of Delaware, Facilities department has posted their Workplace Violence Prevention Program online. The 7-page document, dated October 2005, has sections to address: Purpose Definitions Responsibility And Accountability Facilities Responds To Domestic Violence Compliance Non-Compliance Behavior Expectations Of Employees Management’s Responsibility Investigation Process Training And Development U/D Faculty/Staff Assistance Crisis Response Incident Inquiry Forms [...]

OSHA Workplace Violence Training Material

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Monday, May 28th 2007 under Workplace violence resources   
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The OSHA website provides downloadable resource material for trainers developing workplace violence presentations for the healthcare, social service or late-night retail sectors. The resources include Powerpoint presentations, handout material and OSHA publication material.

Industrial Accident Prevention Association Workplace Violence Resources

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Friday, May 25th 2007 under Workplace violence resources   
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The Industrial Accident Prevention Association website answers these questions about workplace violence: Just how widespread is workplace violence? What’s the impact on the workplace? What are the workplace sources of violence? What section of the OH&S Act addresses workplace violence? Are there tools to assess the risk of violence hazards? The following documents are available [...]

Workplace Violence Stats Dip in Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Thursday, May 24th 2007 under Workplace violence   
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An August 2006 report; Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that while workplace fatalities have increased in several categories, the number of deaths from workplace homicides in the US has dropped since 1992. Read the report

United American Nurses – Contract Language on Workplace Violence

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Wednesday, May 23rd 2007 under Workplace violence resources   
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The United American Nurses, AFL-CIO (UAN) recommends negotiating for workplace violence prevention programs and has examples of UAN contract language on violence prevention.

Workplace Violence – It Can Happen Here

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Tuesday, May 22nd 2007 under Workplace violence   
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“With Training, Management Can Dial Down Conflicts in Workplace” – An article from the San Diego Business Journal featuring psychologist Dr. Michael Mantell, who has previously served as chief psychologist with the San Diego Police Department.

Education Safety Association of Ontario Inc. – Workplace Violence Training Video

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Friday, May 18th 2007 under Workplace violence resources   
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The Education Safety Association of Ontario Inc., which is funded through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario, has produced a 15-minute video showing the impact of workplace aggression and violence.

North Carolina State Employee Manual for Workplace Violence

Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Thursday, May 17th 2007 under Workplace violence resources   
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Unrevised since 2000, the six-page document outlines the workplace violence policy for North Carolina state employees. View the manual

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