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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PPT-047-01 1 Bureau of Workers’ Comp PA Training for Health & Safety (PATHS) PPT-047-01 1

Workplace Violence - Definition A violent act (or acts) including physical assaults and threats of assaults directed towards a person/persons at work or while on duty* *CDC/NIOSH, Occupational Hazards, 2002 PPT-047-01 2

Those at Risk Some 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. In particular: - Those who work in high crime areas (groceries, pharmacies, gas stations) PPT-047-01 3

Those at Risk - Community workers (utility, cable TV, telephone, mail carriers, taxi and bus drivers PPT-047-01 4

Those at Risk Others at risk include: - Emergency response personnel (police, fire, ambulance, volunteers) PPT-047-01 5

Data and Statistics Men and women working in government have a greater number and higher rate of assaults than private sector employees Assaults against women working in state government is 8.6 times higher than women in the private sector* * National Crime Victimization Survey, BLS, 1994 PPT-047-01 6

Types of Workplace Violence Stranger violence – has no business relationship with the workplace PPT-047-01 7

Types of Workplace Violence Client/Customer violence – recipient of, or providing a service to the workplace PPT-047-01 8

Types of Workplace Violence Employee violence – related to the workplace (may also be ex-employee or associate of an employee) PPT-047-01 9

Types of Workplace Violence Domestic violence – related to employee (family member, spouse, or partner, significant other) PPT-047-01 10

Threats – intent to cause physical harm Examples of Workplace Violence: Threats Threats – intent to cause physical harm Verbal (in person, or by telephone) PPT-047-01 11

Examples of Workplace Violence: Threats Written (by letter, by fax, or by e-mail) PPT-047-01 12

Examples of Workplace Violence: Intimidation/Harassment Psychological – making statements that are: False Malicious Disparaging Derogatory Rude Disrespectful Abusive Obnoxious Insubordinate or With intent to hurt other’s reputation PPT-047-01 13

Examples of Workplace Violence: Intimidation/Harassment Physical – Holding Impeding Blocking one’s movement Following Stalking Touching Any other inappropriate contact or advances PPT-047-01 14

Examples Of Workplace Violence: Assaults Assault – causing physical or emotional injury, pain, or distress: Hitting, slapping, punching, pushing, poking, and kicking PPT-047-01 15

Examples of Workplace Violence: Assaults Also shouting, name-calling, use of derogatory language May include use of a firearm, bomb, or knife PPT-047-01 16

Direct Effects of Violence Minor or major physical injuries Temporary or permanent physical disability Psychological trauma Death PPT-047-01 17

Indirect Effects of Violence Low worker morale Increase in job stress PPT-047-01 18

Indirect Effects of Violence Increase in worker turnover Reduced trust of management/co-workers A hostile work environment PPT-047-01 19

Risk Factors Working with volatile people (those under the influence of alcohol or drugs, have a history of violence, have been diagnosed as psychotic) Working when understaffed/working alone PPT-047-01 20

Risk Factors Waiting a long time for service (DMV) Overcrowded waiting rooms PPT-047-01 21

Risk Factors Poorly lit areas (parking lots, corridors) Inadequate security Unrestricted movement of the public PPT-047-01 22

Signals Verbally expressed anger or frustration Body language/threatening gestures Signs of alcohol or drug use Presence of a weapon (firearm, knife, etc.) PPT-047-01 23

How to Prevent Violence Develop a comprehensive prevention program, which includes: Zero tolerance policy Management commitment/enforcement PPT-047-01 24

How to Prevent Violence Employee participation Hazard identification Training Hazard prevention Accurate and timely reporting PPT-047-01 25

Work Place Violence Prevention Training Should include the following: Review of facility’s relevant policies Techniques to de-escalate/minimize violent behavior Prohibited actions and consequences Reporting requirements/procedures Location/operation of safety devices Resources to cope with post-incidents PPT-047-01 26

Prevention Strategies Engineering - Installation of: Emergency alarms Signaling and monitoring systems Security devices (metal detectors, cameras) Better lighting Bulletproof/shatterproof glass enclosures at reception areas PPT-047-01 27

Prevention Strategies Changing Behavior: Creating ”buddy system” Providing security escorts to parking lots Preventing personnel from working alone Restricting movement of public using controlled access cards Training in hazard awareness, resolving conflicts, recognizing potential signs Make counseling available to reduce worker’s fear Having open communication with workers PPT-047-01 28

Prevention Strategies Administrative controls: Comprehensive written procedures for reporting and for responding to occurrences Enforce zero tolerance policy Update program as necessary (continuous improvement) PPT-047-01 29

What to do Present a calm, caring attitude Don’t match the threat Don’t give orders Acknowledge what the person feels Avoid aggressive behavior PPT-047-01 30

Other Preventative Actions Evaluate each situation Be vigilant, alert of your surroundings Do not isolate yourself Always keep an open path for exiting PPT-047-01 31

If Situation Can’t Be Diffused Remove yourself from the situation - Call security for help - Report any violent situations to management PPT-047-01 32

References Occupational Safety and Health Administration www.osha.gov Center for Disease Control/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health www.cdc.gov National Safety Council www.nsc.org PPT-047-01 33

References Commonwealth Management Directive 205.33 Building a Safe Workplace: Preventing Workplace Violence – United Behavioral Health & The Commonwealth of PA PPT-047-01 34

Questions ????? Questions & Answers PPT-047-01 35