That is to say the employer is liable for action of the employee when the employee is working, even if the employee acting against company policy. An employer may be liable for failing to take adequate safety and security measures after they have been notified of a potential danger. Workplace violence could be triggered many factors including downsizing, conflict with supervisors, domestic problems and other fundamental shifts in the market place. These include restructing, layoffs, pay freezes ,and changes in benefit packages as well as termination, disciplinary action, changing offices or job titles. Employees should set an acceptable standard for workplace behavior.
Most disasters are due to overly tolerant work environments.
Recognizing the risk factors is the first step to preventing workplace violence. Management's top priority should be preventing workplace violence. Organizations should state clearly that they have zero tolerance over workplace violence and employees who violate this will be terminated immediately. Employee Training and Education Supervisors should be taught to recognize warning signs of troubled or potentially dangerous employees. Employees on the other hand should be trained to know when and where to report unusual behavior, violent acts or threats of violence.