A Guideline Please note that these are recommendations only. There is no regulation in Nova Scotia that currently addresses the issue of Violence in the Workplace.
All workplaces have the potential for workplace violence.
Some workplaces, due to the nature of the work undertaken, are at greater risk of workplace violence. Employers have an obligation under section 13 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to provide a safe and healthy workplace for both employees and persons at or near the workplace. Employers with 20 or more employees are further required by section 28 to develop a written Occupational Health and Safety program which includes a specific requirement for a Hazard Identification system and the control and monitoring of Hazards which would include Violence. The risk may come from clients, outsiders, domestic situations or other employees. Click here for a sample Violence in the Workplace Hazard Assessment.