On any given day you could be a victim of workplace violence. All around the world employees are taking out their frustrations and anger at work often with deadly results. Recent studies suggest that one out of every four employees was attacked, threatened or harassed at work in the last year.
Most workplace violence is directed towards a person, usually an employee, supervisor or customer.
However, violence directed at the workplace itself, such as vandalism or arson, can also occur. External violence is perpetrated by robbers or customers and is more common among retail establishments such as convenience stores, gas stations and taxi cabs. Prevention Knowing the warning signs, reporting any violent or potentially violent behavior, learning to effectively deal with stress and conflicts are all ways you can prevent violence. Knowing the warning signs Most case of workplace violence don't just happen. The best way to identify potential violence is to recognize warning signs.