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Workplace Violence is Taking a Deadly Toll
Workplace Violence is Taking a Deadly Toll
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Thursday, November 12th 2009   
Press Release from BigNews.biz The violence that has hit our nation’s workplaces in the past week has brought an important issue to the forefront, workplace safety. In hindsight on both cases, Fort Hood and Orlando shootings, it’s easy to say that preventative measures could have been set into motion to avoid these tragedies. SafetySkills™ recommends the following tips for employers to improve overall workplace safety and mitigate the risk of Violence in the Workplace: Do thorough background [+]
Template: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
Template: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Wednesday, August 19th 2009   
from CSO Online PURPOSE: (Company) maintains a zero tolerance standard of violence in the workplace. The purpose of this policy is to provide (Company) employees guidance that will maintain an environment at and within (Company) property and events that is free of violence and the threat of violence. POLICY: Violent behavior of any kind or threats of violence, either implied or direct, are prohibited at (Company), in properties and at (Company) sponsored events. Such conduct by a (Company) employee [+]
Ontario Nurses’ Association Says Nurses Still at Risk: CAMH Pleads Guilty in Workplace Violence Cases
Ontario Nurses’ Association Says Nurses Still at Risk: CAMH Pleads Guilty in Workplace Violence Cases
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Friday, August 14th 2009   
Press Release from Ontario Nurses' Association The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) pleaded guilty today in a Toronto courtroom to two charges filed against it under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. CAMH was fined $35,000 for each charge, for a total of $70,000. Despite the admission of guilt, the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) notes that this employer continues to fail to provide a safe workplace. "Despite the seriousness of charges against CAMH, little or nothing [+]
Workplace Violence Prevention Abridged Training Demo by Park Li
Workplace Violence Prevention Abridged Training Demo by Park Li
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Monday, February 16th 2009   
from YouTube.com An abridged demo of the Park Li Group Workplace Violence Prevention program. [ad#post-1] [+]
Professor publishes book about workplace revenge
Professor publishes book about workplace revenge
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Friday, January 23rd 2009   
By Briana Alzola, The Daily Evergreen When most people think of workplace revenge, they imagine people with evil master plans. But that is not the case, said Tom Tripp, a WSU Vancouver professor in management and operations, in his new book, “Getting Even: The Truth About Workplace Revenge – And How to Stop It.” The book, which is on sale online and will reach bookstores in the near future, focuses on how and why people commit [+]
Violence At Work – Identifying & Eliminating Risk Factors / Educational Documentary Video
Violence At Work – Identifying & Eliminating Risk Factors / Educational Documentary Video
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Friday, August 1st 2008   
from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health This video discusses practical measures for identifying risk factors for violence at work, and taking strategic action to keep employees safe. It is based on extensive NIOSH research, supplemented with information from other authoritative sources. [ad#post-1] [+]
HRH Risk Consultant Authors “Idiot’s Guide” to Students’ Safety on Campus
HRH Risk Consultant Authors “Idiot’s Guide” to Students’ Safety on Campus
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Tuesday, June 3rd 2008   
from Insurance Journal A risk consultant for Virginia-based insurance broker Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. (HRH) has coauthored "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Campus Safety." Guy Antinozzi says the book was written to provide college students with practical tips and resources on how to stay safe on campus. The featured topics range from everyday dorm life to the perils of online social Web sites; from prevalent encounters, like hazing and property theft, to less frequent but emotionally [+]
Benefits and Components of a Background Screening Policy
Benefits and Components of a Background Screening Policy
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Friday, May 30th 2008   
from HR.BLR.com According to the 2005 Employers Practices in Background Screening Survey conducted by PreemploymentDirectory.com, 62% of businesses responding to the survey said that they have a background screening policy in place. This suggests that well over a third of businesses do not have a background screening policy. When juxtaposed against the estimated 80% to 96% of firms that state they are conducting some form of background or reference check, this means that there are many [+]
The High Cost of Workplace Tragedies: Leading Employees Through Crisis
The High Cost of Workplace Tragedies: Leading Employees Through Crisis
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Thursday, April 17th 2008   
By Bob VandePol, OccupationalHazards.com It can happen here. The recent crane accidents have emphasized this sad truth. Every day, construction workers leave home unaware that their next shift will include a co-worker‘s death or serious injury. While they may be grateful for their own physical safety, the psychological outcomes of such events can be difficult for them and their workgroups. Tragedy also is expensive, and construction companies face a long list of potential financial costs as well. [+]
Preemployment Background Screening Guideline
Preemployment Background Screening Guideline
Posted by Ross Arrowsmith on Wednesday, April 9th 2008   
from ASIS International The 45 day public review and comment period for a proposed revision of the current Preemployment Background Screening Guideline closes April 16, 2008 at 24:00 EDT. Comments must be submitted via the online Comment Form. All comments are important and will be considered. Your participation is strongly encouraged! For more information on ASIS Standards and Guidelines, click here. For the complete list of ASIS Standards and Guidelines, their latest status, and access to the [+]

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