Workplace Violence Inspection
Contributor: Safesite Jurisdiction: OSHA
Use this inspection to evaluate the pervasiveness of violence in your workplace and determine what measure need to put in place such as employee training and counseling or security measure such as alarm systems.
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1. This industry frequently confronts violent behavior and assaults of staff.
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2. Violence has occurred on the premises or in conducting business.
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3. Customers, clients, or coworkers assault, threaten, yell, push, or verbally abuse employees or use racial or sexual remarks.
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4. Employees are NOT required to report incidents or threats of violence, regardless of injury or severity, to employer.
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5. Employees have NOT been trained by the employer to recognize and handle threatening, aggressive, or violent behavior.
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6. Violence is accepted as "part of the job" by some managers, supervisors, and/or employees.
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7. Access and freedom of movement within the workplace are NOT restricted to those persons who have a legitimate reason for being there.
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8. The workplace security system is inadequate-i.e., door locks malfunction, windows are not secure, and there are no physical barriers or containment systems.
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9. Employees or staff members have been assaulted, threatened, or verbally abused by clients and patients.
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10. Medical and counseling services have NOT been offered to employees who have been assaulted.
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11. Alarm systems such as panic alarm buttons, silent alarms, or personal electronic alarm systems are NOT being used for prompt security assistance.
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12. There is no regular training provided on correct response to alarm sounding.
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13. Alarm systems are NOT tested on a monthly basis to assure correct function.
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14. Security guards are NOT employed at the workplace.
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15. Closed circuit cameras and mirrors are NOT used to monitor dangerous areas.
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16. Metal detectors are NOT available or NOT used in the facility.
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17. Employees have NOT been trained to recognize and control hostile and escalating aggressive behaviors, and to manage assaultive behavior.
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18. Employees CANNOT adjust work schedules to use the "Buddy system" for visits to clients in areas where they feel threatened.
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19. Cellular phones or other communication devices are NOT made available to field staff to enable them to request aid.
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20. Vehicles are NOT maintained on a regular basis to ensure reliability and safety.
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21. Employees work where assistance is NOT quickly available.
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