Intro
A spectrum of behavior including overt acts of violence, threats and other conduct that generates a reasonable concern for safety from violence, where a nexus exists between the behavior and the physical safety of employees and others or off-site when related to the organization
Workplace Violence
Identifying assets and special events that could lead to loss. Assess organizations vulnerability (using OSHA standards). Evaluate current practices. Evaluate physical security (using ASIS questionnaire). These help a company decide how ready they are, or also called __________
Needs accessment
i.Protocolos for priority resources
ii. Crisis containment
iii. Continued assessment of threats
iv. Coordination with the TAT
V. Notifications- managers, employees, next of kin, authorities, media
vi. continued communication with resources, LE, legal, family, protection of business assets.
Elements of a recovery plan
Any verbal or physical conduct that conveys an intent or is reasonably perceived to convey an intent to cause physical harm or to place someone in fear of physical harm.
ASIS/SHRM definition of THREAT
i. Policy
ii. Interdisciplinary TM Team
iii. Incident management process
iv. Protocols
v. Training
Formal elements of a WPV
Top management, key stakeholders/participants, HR, Security, Legal, Occupational Safety and Health, Union Leaders, EAP, Crisis Management, Risk Management, PR/Communications.
Intimate partner violence should or should not be included in a WPV statement?
It SHOULD!
The document provides a list of warning signs and questions to ask