Violence prevention at work. A business perspective.
BACKGROUND
The risk of workplace violence varies depending on the type and location of the business. Business managers should assess violence risk and develop a program based on the level of risk faced by their employees.


CONCLUSIONS
This assessment should include: (1) a review of workplace security and identification of positions with increased risk of exposure to violence, (2) risk reduction through environmental design and employee training, (3) development of a plan and identification of professional resources to respond to incidents should they occur, and (4) communication of the employer's commitment to providing a safe work environment for employees.


CONCLUSIONS
For most businesses, threat assessment and management comprise the cornerstone of a workplace violence-prevention program. Planning and preparation are key to workplace violence prevention.
Wilkinson
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IBM, Armonk, New York 10504, USA. drcarol@us.ibm.com
D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017132:Workplace