This document provides guidance on recognizing and responding to warning signs of potential workplace violence. It lists several warning signs such as sudden behavioral changes, threats made against others, and physical outbursts. Employees are instructed to report any concerning behavior, prohibited items, or unauthorized people to HR immediately. The document also outlines what to do if an active shooter enters the building, which is to run, hide, or fight as a last resort if your life is in danger.
Sgt. Harris presents de-escalation techniques for law enforcement, including controlling one's breathing, voice, body language, and vocabulary to appear calm. Non-verbal techniques include maintaining a neutral expression and safe positioning. Verbal techniques involve active listening, acknowledging feelings without judgment, and ending the interaction safely if de-escalation fails.
The document outlines various rules for student behavior during recess, assemblies, using equipment, and transitioning between activities. It includes guidelines for playing safely and kindly, resolving conflicts, appropriate use of facilities, and procedures for ending recess. Students are encouraged to support each other by following rules and addressing bullying.
1. Come into class quietly, get any needed materials, and sit in your assigned seat to work on bellwork quietly.
2. Raise your hand to speak and avoid yelling or talking over the teacher; personal conversations should be kept to a minimum. Students are only allowed two passes per week.
3. Trash must be kept at your desk and thrown away on your way out of class at the end of the period. Supplies should be treated with respect and returned neatly to the designated cabinet without throwing items.
This document defines and discusses workplace violence in the nursing profession. It defines workplace violence as overt or covert behaviors ranging from threatening language to homicide. Types of violence discussed include intimidation, angry outbursts, bullying, and physical violence. The document recommends strategies for preventing workplace violence such as using a violence prevention framework, recording incidents, and focusing on emotional intelligence. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice, reporting all violent acts, and maintaining a skilled and knowledgeable nursing workforce to improve quality of care and safety.
The document promotes the BLR's 2017 Workplace Violence Prevention Symposium taking place in Orlando, Florida on March 2-3, which will showcase strategies for preventing and responding to workplace violence through expert sessions and presentations. The conference was created in response to employers seeking solutions to address risks like active shooters. Attendees will learn critical strategies for mitigating violence risks, preparing employee responses, and avoiding litigation.
There are too few books on this serious problem that adversely affects millions of people every day. Considering the magnitude of bullying in the workplace, there is limited research and practical advice available for those affected by it, and even less information on how to move forward after being bullied. If you are in a toxic job or workplace, you are not alone. Brilliant Not Bullied is packed full of advice for how to move forward, heal and start living the life you really want.
Responding to An Active Shooter: Ready or Not?Joe Rosner
This poster is intended to provide potentially, life-saving information critical to surviving a shooting event. It is NOT a substitute for workplace violence safety training. It may be freely shared without modification.
The document outlines 7 courses of action ("figure out", "get out", "call out", "hide out", "keep out", "spread out", "take out") for responding to an active shooter situation and surviving. It describes adopting a "survival mindset" comprised of awareness, preparation, and rehearsal. It also discusses interacting safely with law enforcement responders, distinguishing active shooters from hostage situations, potential warning signs of violence through concerning behaviors, and the importance of prevention through reporting suspicions.
Sgt. Harris presents de-escalation techniques for law enforcement, including controlling one's breathing, voice, body language, and vocabulary to appear calm. Non-verbal techniques include maintaining a neutral expression and safe positioning. Verbal techniques involve active listening, acknowledging feelings without judgment, and ending the interaction safely if de-escalation fails.
The document outlines various rules for student behavior during recess, assemblies, using equipment, and transitioning between activities. It includes guidelines for playing safely and kindly, resolving conflicts, appropriate use of facilities, and procedures for ending recess. Students are encouraged to support each other by following rules and addressing bullying.
1. Come into class quietly, get any needed materials, and sit in your assigned seat to work on bellwork quietly.
2. Raise your hand to speak and avoid yelling or talking over the teacher; personal conversations should be kept to a minimum. Students are only allowed two passes per week.
3. Trash must be kept at your desk and thrown away on your way out of class at the end of the period. Supplies should be treated with respect and returned neatly to the designated cabinet without throwing items.
This document defines and discusses workplace violence in the nursing profession. It defines workplace violence as overt or covert behaviors ranging from threatening language to homicide. Types of violence discussed include intimidation, angry outbursts, bullying, and physical violence. The document recommends strategies for preventing workplace violence such as using a violence prevention framework, recording incidents, and focusing on emotional intelligence. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice, reporting all violent acts, and maintaining a skilled and knowledgeable nursing workforce to improve quality of care and safety.
The document promotes the BLR's 2017 Workplace Violence Prevention Symposium taking place in Orlando, Florida on March 2-3, which will showcase strategies for preventing and responding to workplace violence through expert sessions and presentations. The conference was created in response to employers seeking solutions to address risks like active shooters. Attendees will learn critical strategies for mitigating violence risks, preparing employee responses, and avoiding litigation.
There are too few books on this serious problem that adversely affects millions of people every day. Considering the magnitude of bullying in the workplace, there is limited research and practical advice available for those affected by it, and even less information on how to move forward after being bullied. If you are in a toxic job or workplace, you are not alone. Brilliant Not Bullied is packed full of advice for how to move forward, heal and start living the life you really want.
Responding to An Active Shooter: Ready or Not?Joe Rosner
This poster is intended to provide potentially, life-saving information critical to surviving a shooting event. It is NOT a substitute for workplace violence safety training. It may be freely shared without modification.
The document outlines 7 courses of action ("figure out", "get out", "call out", "hide out", "keep out", "spread out", "take out") for responding to an active shooter situation and surviving. It describes adopting a "survival mindset" comprised of awareness, preparation, and rehearsal. It also discusses interacting safely with law enforcement responders, distinguishing active shooters from hostage situations, potential warning signs of violence through concerning behaviors, and the importance of prevention through reporting suspicions.
This document outlines an emergency action plan for Hampton Roads Psychological Associates. It includes:
- Employee responsibilities before, during, and after an emergency like assisting emergency responders, following evacuation routes, and reporting to designated meeting locations.
- Procedures for reporting emergencies including contact information for coordinators and ordering of notification.
- Plans for identifying and de-escalating potentially dangerous behavior from patients or other employees.
- Protocols for active shooter situations including use of an emergency alarm, locking doors, barricading offices, and how to respond when law enforcement arrives.
This document provides information and training on preventing violence in the workplace, including identifying early warning signs in employees' behavior, personality traits, and communication. It outlines types of workplace violence, risk factors, and safety tips, as well as conducting a pre-test, post-test, and definitions. The goal is to help managers recognize signs of potential violence and take appropriate actions to ensure safety.
This document provides safety rules and guidelines for a science laboratory. It discusses the importance of knowing safety symbols, exercising caution, wearing proper protective equipment like goggles and closed-toe shoes, handling chemicals and equipment carefully, keeping work areas clean and organized, and reporting any accidents or injuries immediately. Specific guidelines are given for electrical, heating, cutting, chemical, biological, and other hazards that may be present in a lab. Students are instructed to never engage in horseplay, eat or drink in the lab, or remove chemicals from the classroom.
Lab safety rules include wearing protective gear like goggles and closed-toe shoes. Students should follow all instructions carefully, notify the teacher of any issues, and never conduct unauthorized experiments. Proper lab attire and safety procedures must be followed when using chemicals, heat sources, sharp tools, or electrical equipment. Students should know the locations of emergency equipment and never engage in horseplay or other unsafe behaviors in the lab.
The document provides tips for surviving dangerous situations, with the biggest rule being that there are no rules when safety is threatened. It advises doing whatever is necessary to escape to safety, including lying, yelling, breaking things, or hitting hard. It also recommends trusting instincts if something seems wrong or off, such as seeing strangers or requests for help that seem out of place, and paying attention to feelings of unease. Four tips for survival are to react immediately, resist, never go to a second crime scene, and never give up.
1) Laboratory safety rules outline proper procedures and protective equipment to prevent accidents, such as wearing safety goggles and closed-toe shoes.
2) Students should exercise caution, follow all instructions, and notify the teacher of any issues.
3) To protect themselves, students must wear proper attire, use equipment carefully, and handle chemicals, heat sources, and sharp objects appropriately.
An active shooter is someone attempting to kill people in a confined area using firearms. If there is an active shooter, the best responses are to evacuate if possible, hide out of sight if evacuation is not possible, or take action against the shooter as an absolute last resort for self defense. When law enforcement arrives, remain calm and follow their instructions, keep your hands visible, and provide information to aid their response. The goal of law enforcement is to stop the active shooter as quickly as possible to save lives.
The document provides guidance on surviving an active shooter situation at the Charleston School of Law. It defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area, usually with firearms. It recommends three courses of action to protect life: run to evacuate if possible, hide out of the shooter's view if evacuation is not possible, and as a last resort fight the shooter only if necessary to save your life. It also provides tips on communicating with emergency responders and responding safely when law enforcement arrives to stop the shooter.
This document discusses personal safety issues that may arise at work, including working alone, stress, external violence, bullying and harassment, and dealing with emergencies. It notes that working alone means a person cannot be seen or heard by others and outlines some stress management techniques. The document defines violence and aggression and their potential impacts. It also provides information about reporting accidents, the purpose and locations of first aid facilities, the proper use and locations of fire extinguishers, and the importance of being able to identify alarm signals in the event of an emergency at work.
This document provides information and tips on preventing different types of violence and abuse, including personal assault, rape, sexual abuse, and harassment. It recommends securing one's home, being aware of one's surroundings when in public, knowing self-defense techniques, setting clear limits with dates, and reporting abuse to authorities. Protective measures involve situational awareness, avoiding risky behaviors, having emergency plans, and seeking help for abusive situations.
Health & Safety Presentation for Work Experiencecountesthorpecc
The document provides guidance for a new employee's induction and health and safety training. It outlines steps for the first day including being introduced to health and safety procedures and informing supervisors of any medical conditions. It emphasizes the importance of knowing fire safety procedures like evacuation routes and assembly points. Employees are advised to report any injuries or illnesses and to ask questions if unsure about tasks. The document also defines bullying and harassment and provides tips for personal safety like planning ahead, trusting intuition, and reporting any incidents. It stresses asking questions and not taking risks without proper training.
This document provides information about domestic violence and trauma. It defines domestic violence and shares statistics about its prevalence. It discusses the goals of advocates in addressing domestic violence, including clarifying problems, providing support, and promoting self-advocacy. The document then examines characteristics and behaviors of predators, how they target and groom victims, and exert power and control. Finally, it outlines various trauma reactions like splitting, abstinence, arousal, blocking, shame, repetition, and bonds that can result from domestic violence and abuse.
Safeguarding Children & Vunerable AdultsCandi Abbott
This document outlines types of child abuse, common indicators, and procedures for reporting suspected abuse. It discusses physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect abuse and signs like statements from children, self-harm, and STDs. It advises that while instructors are not responsible for determining if abuse occurred, they are responsible for reporting any concerns to the organization's welfare officer. Records of any reports should be kept legibly, dated, signed, relevant, confidential, and regardless of whether action is taken. The document provides examples of behaviors to avoid and concludes that while incidents are rare, instructors should seek help from trained professionals if concerns arise.
This document outlines an emergency action plan for Hampton Roads Psychological Associates. It includes:
- Employee responsibilities before, during, and after an emergency like assisting emergency responders, following evacuation routes, and reporting to designated meeting locations.
- Procedures for reporting emergencies including contact information for coordinators and ordering of notification.
- Plans for identifying and de-escalating potentially dangerous behavior from patients or other employees.
- Protocols for active shooter situations including use of an emergency alarm, locking doors, barricading offices, and how to respond when law enforcement arrives.
This document provides information and training on preventing violence in the workplace, including identifying early warning signs in employees' behavior, personality traits, and communication. It outlines types of workplace violence, risk factors, and safety tips, as well as conducting a pre-test, post-test, and definitions. The goal is to help managers recognize signs of potential violence and take appropriate actions to ensure safety.
This document provides safety rules and guidelines for a science laboratory. It discusses the importance of knowing safety symbols, exercising caution, wearing proper protective equipment like goggles and closed-toe shoes, handling chemicals and equipment carefully, keeping work areas clean and organized, and reporting any accidents or injuries immediately. Specific guidelines are given for electrical, heating, cutting, chemical, biological, and other hazards that may be present in a lab. Students are instructed to never engage in horseplay, eat or drink in the lab, or remove chemicals from the classroom.
Lab safety rules include wearing protective gear like goggles and closed-toe shoes. Students should follow all instructions carefully, notify the teacher of any issues, and never conduct unauthorized experiments. Proper lab attire and safety procedures must be followed when using chemicals, heat sources, sharp tools, or electrical equipment. Students should know the locations of emergency equipment and never engage in horseplay or other unsafe behaviors in the lab.
The document provides tips for surviving dangerous situations, with the biggest rule being that there are no rules when safety is threatened. It advises doing whatever is necessary to escape to safety, including lying, yelling, breaking things, or hitting hard. It also recommends trusting instincts if something seems wrong or off, such as seeing strangers or requests for help that seem out of place, and paying attention to feelings of unease. Four tips for survival are to react immediately, resist, never go to a second crime scene, and never give up.
1) Laboratory safety rules outline proper procedures and protective equipment to prevent accidents, such as wearing safety goggles and closed-toe shoes.
2) Students should exercise caution, follow all instructions, and notify the teacher of any issues.
3) To protect themselves, students must wear proper attire, use equipment carefully, and handle chemicals, heat sources, and sharp objects appropriately.
An active shooter is someone attempting to kill people in a confined area using firearms. If there is an active shooter, the best responses are to evacuate if possible, hide out of sight if evacuation is not possible, or take action against the shooter as an absolute last resort for self defense. When law enforcement arrives, remain calm and follow their instructions, keep your hands visible, and provide information to aid their response. The goal of law enforcement is to stop the active shooter as quickly as possible to save lives.
The document provides guidance on surviving an active shooter situation at the Charleston School of Law. It defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area, usually with firearms. It recommends three courses of action to protect life: run to evacuate if possible, hide out of the shooter's view if evacuation is not possible, and as a last resort fight the shooter only if necessary to save your life. It also provides tips on communicating with emergency responders and responding safely when law enforcement arrives to stop the shooter.
This document discusses personal safety issues that may arise at work, including working alone, stress, external violence, bullying and harassment, and dealing with emergencies. It notes that working alone means a person cannot be seen or heard by others and outlines some stress management techniques. The document defines violence and aggression and their potential impacts. It also provides information about reporting accidents, the purpose and locations of first aid facilities, the proper use and locations of fire extinguishers, and the importance of being able to identify alarm signals in the event of an emergency at work.
This document provides information and tips on preventing different types of violence and abuse, including personal assault, rape, sexual abuse, and harassment. It recommends securing one's home, being aware of one's surroundings when in public, knowing self-defense techniques, setting clear limits with dates, and reporting abuse to authorities. Protective measures involve situational awareness, avoiding risky behaviors, having emergency plans, and seeking help for abusive situations.
Health & Safety Presentation for Work Experiencecountesthorpecc
The document provides guidance for a new employee's induction and health and safety training. It outlines steps for the first day including being introduced to health and safety procedures and informing supervisors of any medical conditions. It emphasizes the importance of knowing fire safety procedures like evacuation routes and assembly points. Employees are advised to report any injuries or illnesses and to ask questions if unsure about tasks. The document also defines bullying and harassment and provides tips for personal safety like planning ahead, trusting intuition, and reporting any incidents. It stresses asking questions and not taking risks without proper training.
This document provides information about domestic violence and trauma. It defines domestic violence and shares statistics about its prevalence. It discusses the goals of advocates in addressing domestic violence, including clarifying problems, providing support, and promoting self-advocacy. The document then examines characteristics and behaviors of predators, how they target and groom victims, and exert power and control. Finally, it outlines various trauma reactions like splitting, abstinence, arousal, blocking, shame, repetition, and bonds that can result from domestic violence and abuse.
Safeguarding Children & Vunerable AdultsCandi Abbott
This document outlines types of child abuse, common indicators, and procedures for reporting suspected abuse. It discusses physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect abuse and signs like statements from children, self-harm, and STDs. It advises that while instructors are not responsible for determining if abuse occurred, they are responsible for reporting any concerns to the organization's welfare officer. Records of any reports should be kept legibly, dated, signed, relevant, confidential, and regardless of whether action is taken. The document provides examples of behaviors to avoid and concludes that while incidents are rare, instructors should seek help from trained professionals if concerns arise.
4. WARNING SIGNS
• Sudden change in behavior or productivity
• Withdraws from co-workers, friends, or family
• Threats:
• “you better watch your back!”
• “payback is coming for you”, etc…
• Physical outburst:
• fist pounding
• throwing things
• damage to property
5. • Visible or concealed
weapons, even if licensed
to carry the weapon
• Firearms
• Ammunition
• Knives (except those
issued by Spacesaver)
• Explosives
• Any other threatening
item
6. • Don’t let anyone in
without a working badge
• Visitors must be
accompanied
• Don’t hold the door for
others
• Don’t prop doors open
• Report any unauthorized
or suspicious activity to
HR
7. Report, Report, Report
If you have been a victim of any type of workplace
violence, please report it to your supervisor and Human
Resources immediately
If you witness any warning signs, please report it
immediately
8. What to do in the event an active shooter enters Spacesaver.
9. • Know and understand
Spacesaver’s Policies
• Familiarize yourself with
warning signs
• Report, Report, Report!
• Prepare and practice
• React quickly and
appropriately
Editor's Notes
Workplace violence is a very serious topic and one that has become ever more prominent in society today. It seems as if we hear of a new incident in the news on a daily basis. At Spacesaver, the safety of our team members is our #1 priority. In this webinar, we will touch on the types of workplace violence, typical offenders, warning signs, and how to handle an Active Shooter situation.
Workplace violence is defined as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide.
Acts of workplace violence don’t come only from co-workers. An angry customer or vendor, a jilted spouse or partner, even a random stranger has the capacity to come into a workplace and do harm.
Being educated and aware of your environment is the best defense. Being conscious of the behavior of those around you can help you to see the early warning signs before things escalate. Watch for sudden changes in behavior or productivity and a withdrawn mood. Threats such as “you better watch your back!” and physical outbursts like fist pounding or throwing things can also be signs of escalated anger that could lead to violence. Don’t ignore the warning signs!
Spacesaver’s Workplace Violence and Weapons Policy prohibits firearms and weapons of any other type in company owned buildings, on company grounds, at any company-sponsored events, and work sites (at Spacesaver or customer locations). This includes visible or concealed weapons, even if licensed to carry the weapon. This policy applies to all company team members, including contract and temporary team members, visitors, vendors, and customers visiting our workplace. Prohibited weapons include any form of weapons or explosives, including all firearms, ammunition, knives (except those issued by Spacesaver and used for work), explosive devices or any other weapons that could be used to threaten, harass, intimidate, injure or cause harm to an individual
You might be asking yourself, “How can I help ensure everyone at Spacesaver stays safe?” Well, the simplest thing you can do is to respect our badge policy and help keep our buildings secure. Don’t let anyone inside our building that doesn’t have a working badge or that is not here specifically to see you. Don’t hold doors for others and don’t prop doors open. And remember, visitors must be accompanied at all times! You can also pay close attention to the weekly Buzz announcements for details on new hires and departures. Most people that cease employment with Spacesaver, leave us on good terms. However, studies do show that there an increased likelihood of violence from a disgruntled ex-employee. Good terms or not, it’s our policy to restrict building access upon retirement, resignation, or termination. When in doubt, please err on the side of caution. Entry phones are provided at the main entrances to each building. These phones should be used for visitors to request their Spacesaver contact to meet them.
Spacesaver’s Workplace Violence and Weapons Policy reads as follows: “A team member who has been the subject of violent or threatening behavior or a team member who knows of a potentially violent situation, including seeing a weapon in a company building or on company grounds, should report the matter immediately to his/her supervisor, Human Resources, or any other member of management”. Please familiarize yourself with this policy in it’s entirety and remember that in situations of violence or threats of violence: Report, Report, Report!
Mass public shootings have become more and more prevalent. While we take many steps to ensure the safety of our team members, it’s up to each of us to be educated and prepared to respond appropriately in the event that a violent attack occurs at work. Let’s watch a preparedness video that has been put together by the Department of Homeland Security.
In summary, the best way to prepare yourself to come out of a violent situation safely is to educate yourself on Spacesaver’s policies and the warning signs of a potential offender, report any incidents or suspicious behavior, prepare yourself for what to do incase of a violent incident, and to react quickly and appropriately to the situation.
It’s our goal, and #1 priority, to ensure that all Spacesaver team members leave here safely each day. Thank you for taking the time to view this presentation and being part of keeping Spacesaver safe!