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Sample
Violence Prevention Policy
PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY
POLICY:
______________ is responsible
to maintain a workplace free from threats
and acts of violence.
Policy on work-related violence includes:
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The facility will actively
work to prevent and eliminate acts of work-related violence. |
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The facility will respond
promptly to reported threats of acts of violence. This response will include
timely involvement of law enforcement agencies, when appropriate. |
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The facility hereby adopts,
and will work to enforce, a policy of prohibiting possession of firearms and
other dangerous weapons in the workplace. (See Minnesota Statute 243.55). |
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Incidents of work-related
threats of acts of violence will be treated seriously by the facility.
Reports of such acts will be promptly investigated and management will take
action, as necessary, to appropriately address each incident. |
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The facility will take
disciplinary action, up to and including discharge from employment, against
employees of ___________ who are involved in the commission of work-related
threats or acts of violence. |
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The facility will support
criminal prosecution of those who threaten or commit work-related violence
against its employees and other visitors to its work environment. |
DEFINITIONS:
Critical Incident Coordinator:
An employee designated by the ________________ who is trained to handle an
impending threat or violent act against an employee or others in
the workplace.
Workplace Violence:
An action or threat of action which occurs in or around the workplace in
which someone (employee, contractor, volunteer or public individual) seeks to harm or threaten another
person, their family and/or their personal property or company property.
This includes verbal as well as physical threats.
PROCEDURES:
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_______ will provide a safe
workplace.
_______ is committed to ensuring a safe
workplace for employees and environment for guests. The facility plan will
address physical security requirements, preventative measures, and
procedures for appropriate response to threats and acts of violence. |
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_______ will minimize the potential for violence
from external sources. Measures will include but are not limited to the
following: Attention to physical environment, a Safety Committee, an
Leader, gated fence around facility with limited access during non-normal
business hours, security cameras and increased staff awareness of violence
related to issues by training, etc. The facility will continue to provide its
customers/vendors with positive service that reflects the respect and dignity of
which they are entitled. In doing so, the potential for workplace violence from
external sources will be greatly reduced. |
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_______ will minimize the potential for
internal workplace violence by: |
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Promote and expect a low-risk work environment.
Emphasis will be placed through education on creating a workplace where
established standards of conduct are clear, are communicated, and are
consistently enforced (see Employee Handbook).
Harassment: It is the facilities
policy and practice to value and respect individual differences among people
(See Employee Handbook). |
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Employee Training: |
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a. Leadership training: Mandatory training will be
provided for all managers and leaders in how to deal with workplace related
threats and acts of violence. This training will focus on prevention and
de-escalation of violence, will include suggestions for appropriate
responses to threats and acts of violence, and will identify those resources
which are available for use once a potential problem has been identified, or
an incident has occurred. |
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b. Staff Training: This policy will be
reviewed by and explained to all staff. Assessment of additional training
needs for employees will be made upon request of the supervisor, and
appropriate training programs will be developed and presented. |
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c. Employee Counseling and Assistance: |
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(1) Employee Assistance Program: The
facility will encourage use of the Employee Assistance Program. |
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(2) Self Help: The facility will make
available information about other options for the resolution of personal and
work related problems which may have a potential for escalating to a violent
incident. Employees will be encouraged to utilize all available community
resources. |
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__________ will deal with threats and incidents
of violence through: |
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Leadership Responsibilities: Managers and
leaders will take immediate action to resolve or stabilize violent situations in
the workplace. Leaders will ensure that, when a threat is made or a violent
incident occurs, appropriate incident response resources are notified
immediately, including CIC. Leaders and managers will also ensure that
appropriate disciplinary responses to internal workplace violence and aggression
are made when indicated. |
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Critical Incident Coordinator (CIC):
The __________ has appointed the Leader as the CIC who will be responsible for
coordination responses to violent or threatening situations in the workplace. |
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The CIC will: |
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a. Assist managers and supervisors in the
development of applicable training programs; |
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b. Serve as a resource referral agent for
supervisors, and others; |
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c. Document all
reports and let the threatened person know something was done. |
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d. Respond, as needed, to incidents
involving threats or acts of workplace- related violence. While each
situation
will be unique, this will often require the CIC: |
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(1) Perform situation assessment and evaluations; |
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(2) Assist with attempts to de-escalate and properly
manage potentially violent situations, when possible to
do so; |
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(3) Facilitate and coordinate response actions of
appropriate resources, both internal and external. |
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(4) Ensure that appropriate follow up action is
taken (Investigation, Victim assistance, Preventative and
Corrective actions, Necessary Documentation,
etc.). |
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The CIC will carry out these responsibilities
with the assistance of appropriate department, state and local government
resources. |
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_______________ will not
tolerate dangerous weapons in the workplace. |
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Dangerous Weapon Prohibition: The possession of
any dangerous weapon by any person while on company property is strictly
prohibited. |
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Plan Implementation |
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Copies of this policy and plan will be made
available to all employees. Managers and Leaders will be responsible for
informing employees of this policy and plan, and for enforcing compliance with
the plan. This policy and plan will be discussed at new employee orientation;
all new employees will be provided with a copy of this policy and plan. |
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_______ will continue to provide information
about the services available through the Employee Assistance Program, and the
Health and Wellness Program, to help employees deal with concerns and issues
related to workplace or family violence. Training needs will be assessed, and
training sessions for managers, leaders and employees will be developed and
presented. ______ will work to further advance this plan, and will identify and
address specific action items. |
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The Critical Incident Coordinator will assume
responsibility for coordinating _______ response to workplace related threats
and acts of violence. Managers and Supervisors will continue to have primary
responsibility for ensuring a safe workplace, for monitoring and resolution of
employee conflicts or disputes, for taking appropriate corrective action when
potentially violent situations develop, and for working with the department’s
Critical Incident Coordinator. |
Source: George Demers, M.S.
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