Question: Discuss violence in the workplace.
POST ONE (60 points): Respond to the discussion post question.
· Provide a 200 word discussion.
· Do not copy and paste from any source.
· Obtain the material from sources such as journal articles, books, internet, etc…
· Post must be original (i.e. created by you, your thoughts, your understanding of the concepts)
· If a source is used, it must be cited correctly to meet APA standards.
POST TWO (40 points): Each student will then have to make a follow up post. Reply to a fellow student’s post or reply to one of the instructor’s questions.
· Add something substantive to his/her post. Keep the discussion going!
· Provide a 100 word discussion.
· Do not copy and paste from any source.
· Post must be original (i.e. created by you, your thoughts, your understanding of the concepts)
· If a source is used, it must be cited correctly to meet APA standards.
FELLOW STUDENTS POST
Discuss violence in the workplace.
Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, bullying, bullying or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs in the workplace. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can affect and involve employees, customers and visitors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 5333 fatal workplace injuries that occurred in the United States in 2019, 761 were cases of intentional injury by another person. Workplace violence, like any other type of violence, is a major concern for society. Many U.S. workers report being victims of workplace violence each year; unfortunately, many more cases go unreported due to fear or embarrassment. There are many factors that can increase the risk of violence for some workers in certain workplaces. Such factors include exchanging money with the public and working with volatile and unstable people. In most workplaces where risk factors can be identified, the risk of aggression can be prevented or minimized if employers take appropriate precautions. One of the best protections employers can offer their workers is to establish a workplace safety policy. This policy should cover all workers, patients, customers, clients, visitors, contractors and anyone else who may come into contact with company personnel.
Reference:
“Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2011” (PDF. US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
