Violence in the Workplace

As difficult as it may be to imagine a violent act taking place at work, in these times it is an eventuality that can not be ignored. Too frequently these days, new leads off with a report about a disgruntled employee committing some horrifying act of violence in the workplace. "Something like that could never happen here", is what most assume. Unfortunately, statistics show that violence can and does happen in the workplace more often …

…can never be cautious when dealing with life. <Tab/>Anyone can become the victim of workplace assault. It can happen at any workplace at any time. This is a serious and rising issue among the workplace. All workers and employers should assess the risk of violence in their workplace and take appropriate action to reduce the risks. Violence comes in many forms and from many sources and affects every person differently.