Interviews police officer Stephen Doherty about workplace violence and law enforcement in Massachusetts. Standard of reporting practices and policies; Development of trust between the police and business enterprises; Enhancement of a prevention-oriented environment....
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The article focuses on California becoming the first state to enact a law aimed at protecting workers from job violence in various industries, extending beyond healthcare, with employers required to establish a written workplace violence prevention plan by July 2024.Professional Safety...
Because there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution for employers that must create and implement a workplace violence prevention program that fulfills all obligations under the law — each employer’s program must be uniquely tailored to the specific conditions of their worksites and operations ...
With the unfortunate trend of increased workplace violence, employers across the country can expect further legislative initiatives requiring employers to address the issue. As New York is following in the footsteps ofCaliforniawith its own dedicated workplace violence prevention law, empl...
Anyone can become a victim of workplace violence. Having said that, people in certain occupations and of specific gender are at higher risks than others. Among employees, those who work as healthcare professionals, delivery agents, customer service agents, law enforcement officers, public service ...
Establish a committee to assess risks, plan violence prevention, and to respond to such incidents. Include specialists in security, human resources, psychology, and law. 2. Consider OSHA and ASIS International guidelines to curb workplace violence. 3. Establish policies (Figure 18-1) and procedure...
California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law: July 1, 2024, Compliance Deadline—Are You Ready? Caroline Powell Donelan● The effective date of California’s Senate Bill 553 is fast approaching, and the law covers nearly every employer and every employment facility in California with the ...
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Watson shares her experience having to create two separate Workplace Violence Prevention Plans for CalChamber’s two very different locations, and then offers some advice. “…The law requires you to have your staff involved and make it interactive and engaging, [and] this is something y...