Conclusion of an Event
Unfortunately, it does not appear violence is decreasing in our society.
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Ultimately, this violence is being played out in the workplace. For legal, and more importantly, human reasons, businesses can no longer choose to ignore this important issue. These guidelines were created to help you in planning how your organization can address this issue.
OSHA's violence prevention guidelines are an essential component to workplace safety and health programs. OSHA believes the performance oriented approach to violence prevention programs provides employers with flexibility in their efforts to maintain safe and healthful working conditions.
Performance-based models, often referred to as "outcome-based" or "market-based" regulation, specify an outcome to be achieved without prescribing the specific requirements to reach that outcome. Regulators using this model generally require the implementation of management systems and practices that ensure a desired outcome.
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8-5. Why does OSHA prefer the performance-based approach to the design of a violence prevention program?
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