Workplace Violence Procedure
HRanna
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I am interested in developing a procedure for handling workplace violence situations.
We already have a zero-tolerance policy prohibiting any violence in the work place -- I am more concerned with have a plan in place on how to deal with situations.
(NOTE: my thoughts and prayers go out the the employees and H.R. professionals at the nearby Jeep plant in Toledo, Ohio.)
I'm wondering how some of you have handled this. My biggest question is that, with endless possible scenarios (what may happen, where it might happen, are we talking someone getting into a fight or someone coming with weapons, etc.) I cannot seem to figure a standard response.
Do we simply address how the managers and supervisors will communicate such a situation? Make tentative plans on what to do with our employees (evacuate? meet in the breakroom? either response may help or hinder depending on the situation)?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
We already have a zero-tolerance policy prohibiting any violence in the work place -- I am more concerned with have a plan in place on how to deal with situations.
(NOTE: my thoughts and prayers go out the the employees and H.R. professionals at the nearby Jeep plant in Toledo, Ohio.)
I'm wondering how some of you have handled this. My biggest question is that, with endless possible scenarios (what may happen, where it might happen, are we talking someone getting into a fight or someone coming with weapons, etc.) I cannot seem to figure a standard response.
Do we simply address how the managers and supervisors will communicate such a situation? Make tentative plans on what to do with our employees (evacuate? meet in the breakroom? either response may help or hinder depending on the situation)?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Check out our Special Report on Violence in thh Workplace. You can download it for free (it's part of your newsletter subscription package) at: [url]www.hrhero.com/special_reports/index.shtml[/url]. Click on "workplace violence." The report will give you some good ideas and places to start when coming up with a workplace violence plan.
Anne Williams
Attorney Editor
M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC
The training gave lots of examples of ways to head off possible violence - from clients, staff, etc.
It also was very clear about getting real self-defense training and letting professionals handle the violence, if at all possible.
POPEYE, one of our esteemed members and elected official should have the contact info.
POPEYE?
Gene
He does a lot of work for the NFL and has actually been a consultant for several SuperBowls.
However, I do not have specific contact information right now as he was brought in by our guest speaker. I do have a call placed to try and secure that info.
Bob Weime
Specialized Security Consultants
615-444-1455
Also, workplace does not fall under progressive discipline. First offense, an ee is discharged. This also sends a clear message that the employer will not tolerate this behavior.