The
following items serve merely as an example of what
might be used or modified by employers to help prevent
workplace violence.
This
checklist helps identify present or potential
workplace violence problems. Employers also may be
aware of other serious hazards not listed here.
Designated competent and responsible observers can
readily make periodic inspections to identify and
evaluate workplace security hazards and threats of
workplace violence. These inspections should be
scheduled on a regular basis; when new, previously
unidentified security hazards are recognized; when
occupational deaths, injuries, or threats of injury
occur, when a safety, health and security program is
established; and whenever workplace security
conditions warrant an inspection.
Periodic inspections for security hazards include
identifying and evaluating potential workplace
security hazards and changes in employee work
practices which may lead to compromising security.
Please use the following checklist to identify and
evaluate workplace security hazards. TRUE notations
indicate a potential risk for serious security
hazards:
| T |
F |
This industry
frequently confronts violent behavior and assaults
of staff. |
| T |
F |
Violence occurs
regularly where this facility is located. |
| T |
F |
Violence has occurred
on the premises or in conducting business. |
| T |
F |
Customers, clients, or
coworkers assault, threaten, yell, push, or
verbally abuse employees or use racial or sexual
remarks. |
| T |
F |
Employees are NOT
required to report to the employer incidents or
threats of violence, regardless of injury or
severity. |
| T |
F |
Employees have NOT
been trained by the employer to recognize and
handle threatening, aggressive, or violent
behavior. |
| T |
F |
Violence is accepted
as "part of the job" by some managers,
supervisors, and/or employees. |
| T |
F |
Access and freedom of
movement within the workplace are NOT restricted
to those persons who have a legitimate reason for
being there. |
| T |
F |
The workplace security
system is inadequate --i.e., door locks
malfunction, windows are not secure, and there are
no physical barriers or containment systems. |
| T |
F |
Medical and Counseling
services have NOT been made available to employees
who have been assaulted. |
| T |
F |
Alarm systems such as
panic alarm buttons, silent alarms, or personal
electronic alarm systems are NOT being used for
prompt security assistance. |
| T |
F |
There is no regular
training provided on correct response to alarm
sounding. |
| T |
F |
Alarm systems are NOT
tested on a monthly basis to assure correct
function. |
| T |
F |
Security guards are
NOT employed at the workplace. |
| T |
F |
Closed circuit cameras
and mirrors are NOT used to monitor dangerous
areas. |
| T |
F |
Metal detectors are
NOT available or NOT used in the facility. |
| T |
F |
Employees have NOT
been trained to recognize and control hostile and
escalating aggressive behaviors, and to manage
assaultive behavior. |
| T |
F |
Employees CANNOT
adjust work schedules to use the "Buddy system"
for visits to clients in areas where they feel
threatened. |
| T |
F |
Cellular phones or
other communication devices are NOT made available
to field staff to enable them to request aid. |
| T |
F |
Vehicles are NOT
maintained on a regular basis to ensure
reliability and safety. |
| T |
F |
Employees work where
assistance is NOT quickly available. |
