And many more T here is even a lack of awareness as to the kinds of events that trigger workplace violence. Knowledge of them is crucial. Some of the obvious ones are employee disciplinary actions, layoffs and downsizing, but there are many more and precautions can be taken with each to minimize a violent outcome. I t's safe to say that over three-quarters of the cases of violence perpetrated by employees had clear warning signs. However, without awareness, warning signs go unnoticed.
Awareness only comes with education.
W orkplace violence has struck shopping malls, law offices, government buildings, insurance companies, computer firms, banks, airlines, restaurants, schools and even libraries. If you do not have occasion to work, patronize or visit any of these establishments, you are a rare person indeed, but if you or any of your loved ones do frequent such places, there is cause for concern. There are graphic media accounts describing each. There are significant fines for failure to do so. Survivors and even witnesses bear psychological scars for life.