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720 Preventing Workplace Violence
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Policy Statement Contents

A workplace violence policy statement should convey that:

  • All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthful work environment;
  • The policy covers not only acts of physical violence, but harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior;
  • The policy covers incidents involving all interactions between:
    • Supervisor and employee
    • Employee to employee
    • Employee to supervisor
    • Employee to non-employee
    • Non-employee to employee;
  • The company will respond appropriately to all reported incidents;
  • The company will act to stop inappropriate behavior; and
  • Supervisors and all of the departments involved in responding to incidents will be supported by company management in their efforts to deal with violent and potentially violent situations.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-2. Which of the following is an inappropriate violence prevention program policy statement?