The Types of Workplace Violence

What is workplace violence?

How can workplace violence be identified?

Workplace violence is described as violence or threats of violence against workers consisting of verbal threats and abuse, physical threats or attacks, and homicide that result in injury, property damage, fear, or work impediment. There are physical and non-physical types of workplace violence.

Physical acts of workplace violence:

• Physical threats —Pounding desks, slamming doors, throwing things, and similar actions are examples of physical threats of violence.
• Attacks — Includes slapping, punching, kicking, pushing and homicide.
• Active shooter events — The deadliest type of workplace violence. The assailant will usually aim to kill as many people as possible within a short time frame.

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Learn the Realities of Workplace Violence with TPOP’s Workplace Violence Preparedness Training

Workplace violence affects workers, clients, customers, and visitors. Provide a safe environment for all with TPOP’s workplace violence preparedness training. This training will teach you and your staff about situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, response to injury, and more.

Don’t let the risk outweigh your preparedness. Believing that it won’t happen to you or your organization can significantly reduce your ability to prevent, manage, or survive a violent situation.

Contact TPOP today to more confidently face workplace violence.