ABSTRACT
The statement should also affirm the policy that physical violence is unacceptable and that bullying, harassment, weapons possession and threatening behavior are prohibited and all such actions will be vigorously addressed by management. Measures that can be used to prevent violent behavior can include security preparations, pre-employment screening, and identifying problem situations and risk factors with current employees. Pre-employment screening is an effective way of identifying and screening out potentially violent people before the hiring process. Some factors in the workplace environment, although not definitively studied, can contribute to workplace violence. Maintaining a physically safe workplace is part of any good prevention program. Planning a program for the prevention of workplace violence begins by working with and coordinating the services of the various law enforcement organizations. An effective workplace violence prevention training program that emphasizes management’s commitment to employee safety is an important component of a company’s disaster prevention plan.
