By Hugh Pelmore When we advise clients on the implementation of sound safety policies and procedures, we usually need to assist them in clarifying what is expected from workers under certain circumstances. Workplaces are often challenged with issues like whether or not to chase and detain shoplifters, how to cut off a customer’s power for …
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Apr 03 2012
Dealing With Violence Safely At Work And School
By Jay Michaels Violence can happen to anyone anywhere, no matter where you live. The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office held a special class at the Cosmetology School of Arts and Sciences in Burley showing the students what to do about violence at school or in the workplace. Cassia County Sheriff Randy Kidd says, “If there’s …
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Mar 15 2012
How should we go about reviewing our violence-prevention program?
By David B. Ritter Q. We’re re-examining our workplace violence-prevention strategies. What guidance is available to employers? A. For more than 15 years, workplace violence has been one of the top four causes of death at work. In response, OSHA in September 2011 issued a directive called “Enforcement Procedures for Investigating or Inspecting Workplace Violence …
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Mar 14 2012
Preventing workplace violence
By Erin Cox Preventing workplace violence was the focus of a seminar in Connecticut on Tuesday. A shooting happening at your job, your church or your gym is rare, but it’s also a reality and that’s why experts are helping Connecticut companies prepare for the worst. Abbey Pollicitta works for Cigna, a large Connecticut insurance …
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