workplace violence

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Any act of violence that occurs in a work environment, which may be committed by one worker against another, by outsiders, or by former employees

workplace violence

Occupational medicine Any act of violence that occurs in a work environment, which may be committed by one worker against another, by outsiders, or by former employees. See Postal worker syndrome. Cf Domestic violence.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration published comprehensive guidelines for preventing workplace violence for health care and social service workers.

Let's protect hospital workers: New Hampshire can do more to address violence at facilities

It recommends a "genuinely systems-wide approach" to solving workplace violence.

ICN statement on workplace violence

Workplace violence in health care has become a prominent social problem in China in the recent years.

Origin and Prevention of Workplace Violence in Health Care in China: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Accordingly, the company said that McGowan will offer XL Catlin's Workplace Violence and Stalking Threat insurance on surplus lines or admitted basis with liability limits of up to USD5m.

XL Catlin signs underwriting agreement with McGowan Companies for workplace violence insurance in USA

As part of the settlement, BRMC will continue making improvements to its health-care workplace violence prevention program, and OSHA will verify that they are being made.

United States : Osha, New Jersey Medical Center Reach Agreement on Violence Prevention

As tragic events like the December 2015 San Bernardino Inland Regional Center shooting massacre, which occurred at a holiday party, illustrate -- workplace violence can occur at any place and any time.

What is Workplace Violence & How to Craft a Policy

As our Nurse Wellness Committee developed and established a resource website for our particular staff our police department educated us about the FBI and NIOSH framework to understand all workplace violence.

A study of workplace violence: what nurses need to know to take action

This course encompasses the essential tenets of workplace violence and active shooter preparedness.

DeSAT Releases New Active Shooter Training Video

The report further states that healthcare and social assistance sectors accounted for 52% of all workplace violence incidents in 2014.

Your nurse wears combat boots update moving a mountain one shovel at a time

In April 2015, OSHA published updated Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers.

Healthcare and social service settings in OSHA's crosshairs

However, workplace violence cannot be taken lightly.

Three keys to reducing workplace violence risks

Violence Prevention Steering Committee dedicated to reducing incidents of workplace violence.

Violence is not part of your job! Horizon's workplace violence prevention program