While tragic and dramatic incidents continue to make the headlines, many more incidents less dramatic, but equally as terrifying, also disrupt our places of employment. Statistics tell us that 1 in 4 workers is threatened, harassed, or assaulted each year in the American workplace. While no one can prevent or eliminate all workplace violence, steps can be taken to lessen the threat.
Violence is the use or threat of force.
It is important to realize that many violent incidents are predictable. They rarely come as a complete surprise. What is critically important is that we recognize the warning signs in time to take action, before the violence occurs. Violent Anyone can become violent, depending on the circumstances. This includes visitors, customers, clients and co-workers.