Proactive Control Measures
The written violence prevention plan should describe proactive methods and means to limit or reduce the potential for workplace violence.
Engineering controls include redesigning, installing, substituting materials, equipment, machinery, workstations, etc. The plan should direct regular risk assessments of facilities and address areas where simple improvements can be made that would greatly increase the safety of employees and visitors. Once existing or potential hazards are identified through the hazard assessment, then hazard prevention and control measures can be identified and implemented. These measures may include (in order of general preference):
Engineering Controls
Redesigning, installing, substituting materials, equipment, machinery, workstations, etc. (things we use)in the workplace.
Examples include:
- Install surveillance cameras, silent alarms, metal detectors, or bullet-proof glass.
- Improve lighting in and around the place of work, including parking lots.
- Have reception areas that can be locked to prevent outsiders from going into the offices when no receptionist is on duty.
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Administrative/Work Practice Controls
Develop safe/secure processes and procedures (things we do/don't do) in the workplace.
Examples include:
- Establish sign-in procedures for visitors.
- Implement pre-employment screening procedures to reduce the number of personnel prone to exhibiting violent behaviors
- Develop employee assistance programs.
- Arrange escorts for employees who are concerned about walking to and from the parking lot.
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment we wear to protect us from harm.
Examples include:
- Provide bullet-proof vests for police and security personnel.
Posting applicable laws, such as those prohibiting assaults and stalking, in visible locations may also serve as a prevention measure.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-7. Pre-employment screening procedures to reduce the number of personnel prone to exhibiting violent behaviors is an example of _____.
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