- Physical violence: Assaults and attacks, homicides
- Verbal violence: threats and intimidation, harassment and bullying
- Industry-specific risks
- Workplace environment
- Employee-related factors
- External factors
- Behavioral changes
- Verbal cues
- Escalation patterns
- Establish a comprehensive workplace violence prevention policy
- Employee training and education: Conflict resolution, stress management
- Promote a positive workplace culture
- Emergency response plan
- Communication protocols
- Reporting mechanisms
- Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines
- Legal consequences for employers
- Verbal abuse
- Intimidation
- Exclusion or isolation
- Changes in behavior
- Decreased productivity
- Increased absenteeism
- Emotional distress
- Impact on individuals
- Physical and mental health effects
- Decreased job satisfaction
- Potential impact on career advancement
- Impact on the organization
- Decreased morale
- Increased turnover
- Negative impact on company reputation
- Create a positive workplace culture
- Clear communication of expectations
- Encouraging diversity and inclusion
- Promoting a zero-tolerance policy for bullying
- Training and education
- Awareness
- Conflict resolution training
- Providing resources for employees
- Reporting and addressing incidents
- Reporting system
- Investigate and address complaints promptly
- Implement consequences for perpetrators
- Workplace harassment laws
- Employer responsibilities