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Tag: workplace violence prevention

Workplace Violence Infographic: Third-Party Violence in the Workplace

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Workplace violence is never welcome, especially as the workplace is a place where we wouldn’t normally associate with violence. But every now and then, a violent situation breaks out. In such situations, it’s been to be prepared to diffuse the situations in a safe manner. One of the best ways to be prepared in the …

Active Shooter in the Building! How Will Workers Respond

Do employees at your workplace know what to do if someone started shooting inside your building? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has gathered materials with recommendations for businesses. One booklet (PDF) gives advice on how to respond if an active shooter is in the vicinity, in order of preferred response: 1. Evacuate. Get out …

Workplace Violence Infographic: Anatomy of Workplace Violence

Just because we’re at work, wrapped up in our tasks, doesn’t necessarily mean we’re immune to negative circumstances such as violence. The sad truth is that workplace violence is a very real thing, warranting proper safety precautions to prevent tragic damage often caused by it. As the infographic states, each year about 2 million people …

AFL-CIO report: 150 U.S. workers die every day

A new AFL-CIO report dug through worker fatality data and found some trends in U.S. workplace safety. The organization estimates that 150 workers die every day from hazardous working conditions. For the 25th year, AFL-CIO released its report, “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect.” The comprehensive report has some interesting numbers regarding workplace …

Workers Memorial Day: 150 Workers Killed on the Job Every Day

More than 4,820 workers were killed on the job in 2014, according to a new report by the AFL-CIO. Additionally an estimated 50,000-60,000 died from occupational diseases, resulting in a daily loss of nearly 150 workers from preventable workplace injuries and illnesses. “Working people should not have to risk their lives to make a living …

The Growing Epidemic of Deadly Workplace Violence and Three Ways to Prevent It

Many years ago when I was employed as a human resources director, my responsibilities included serving on my employer’s safety committee. Back then, when workplace violence came up on the agenda, our greatest concerns focused on heated arguments between colleagues and the occasional shoving match. How did we as a nation go from that to …

GAO Report Highlights Violence in Healthcare Settings

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released April 14 recommends actions to address violence directed at the nation’s health care workers. Prepared at the request more than two years ago of top Democrats on congressional labor committees, the “Additional Efforts Needed to Help Protect Health Care Workers from Workplace Violence” report describes violence as …

Safety Experts Reveal 5 Tips for Surviving a Workplace Shooting

Related Workplace Violence Training DVDs: Workplace Violence Training Video on DVD Trains employees how to prevent, detect, and diffuse various types of workplace violence. View Product Be S.A.F.E. Not Sorry: Preventing Violence Be S.A.F.E. (Not Sorry), a practical and necessary program based on real-life situations, will help keep your company safe. View Product Workplace Violence …

Bullying and Harassment in Construction: Not Part of the Job

Related Workplace Harassment Training DVDs: Workplace Bullying and Violence Training The two discs help ensure trainers deliver consistent bullying and workplace violence training to both supervisors and employees. View Product Bullying and Respect in the Workplace Video This video clearly shows that mistreating a fellow employee makes you look bad in the eyes of others …