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Sample Policy - Workplace
Violence Prevention
Status: Accepted
Effective Date: ____________
Revision Date:
_________ company is committed to preventing workplace violence and to
maintaining a safe work environment. Given the increasing violence in
society in general, _______ company has adopted the following guidelines
to deal with intimidation, harassment, or other threats of (or actual) violence
that may occur during business hours or on its premises.
All employees, including supervisors and temporary employees, should be
treated with courtesy and respect at all times. Employees are expected to
refrain from fighting, "horseplay", or other conduct that may be
dangerous to others. Firearms, weapons, and other dangerous or hazardous
devices or substances are prohibited from the premises of _______ company
with proper authorization.
Conduct that threatens, intimidates, or coerces another employee, a customer,
or a member of the public at any time, including off-duty periods, will not be
tolerated. This prohibition includes all acts of harassment, including
harassment that is based on an individual's sex, race, age, or any
characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
All threats of (or actual) violence, both direct and indirect, should be
reported as soon as possible to a supervisor. Do not place yourself in
peril. If you see or hear a commotion or disturbance near your work
station, do not try to intercede or see what is happening.
____________ company will promptly and thoroughly investigate all reports of
threats of (or actual) violence and of suspicious individuals or
activities. The identity of the individual making a report will be
protected as much as is practical. In order to maintain workplace safety
and the integrity of its investigation, ____________ company may suspend
employees, either with or without pay, pending investigation.
Anyone determined to be responsible for threats of (or actual) violence or
other conduct that is in violation of these guidelines will be subject to prompt
disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
___________ company encourages employees to bring their disputes or
differences with other employees to the attention of their supervisors or the Administrator
before the situation escalates into potential violence. ________ company
is eager to assist in the resolution of employee disputes, and will not
discipline employees for raising such concerns.
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