Lexington County Sheriff's Department - Blog: 7 Questions To Help Keep Violence Out Of The Workplace

Press release from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department - Blog:

Capt. Adam Myrick

Nov 22, 2021

Violence in the workplace takes many forms, from raised voices and profanity or sexual harassment to threats, coercion, or intimidation to robbery or homicide.

Many of us think workplace violence is all about disgruntled employees and active shooters. More commonly, it is a robbery gone awry. With proper planning, an employer can prepare the workplace for incidents of violence. To assess a workplace’s vulnerability to violence, ask yourself these questions.

Once you have assessed your workplace’s vulnerability to violence, take steps to implement a workplace violence prevention program, if one is not already in place. This comprehensive program should be supported by all levels of employees and addresses physical security, hiring and firing practices, and employee vulnerabilities. Collaborate with upper management to encourage them to evaluate your workplace and help start a workplace violence prevention program where you work.

This press release was produced by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department - Blog. The views expressed here are the author’s own.