Workplace Security and
Violence Awareness
Unfortunately violence is a reality in all our lives.
Watch a news broadcast, read a newspaper, attend a sporting event or go to the movies and you will see that violence is all
around us. It is accepted by society as not only normal, but inevitable.
around us. It is accepted by society as not only normal, but inevitable.
The workplace is obviously not immune to violence. Workplace violence is simply a reflection of violence in society.
The program covers the following issues:
* A definition of workplace violence
* Sources of violence - who may be involved in instigating
a violent act
* Where violent acts are most likely to occur in the workplace
* Control measures that are used to reduce the risk of
violence occurring
* Guidelines for workplace violence and harassment policy
* A typical profile of a violent person
* Crisis management - how to deal with a violent person
Controlling violence in the workplace is possible. It is clear that improvements in security and morale that can be gained from
minimising violence can also lead to a safer and more productive workplace.
minimising violence can also lead to a safer and more productive workplace.
RUNNING TIME: 12 Minutes
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