Avoiding Violence: Workplace Violence Warning Signs and Response

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Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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If a violent event involves a suspicious package or bomb threat, what is a required step?

Move the package to a secure location yourself.

Open the package to check its contents.

Do not handle the item, evacuate if at risk, and notify your supervisor and security or law enforcement.

Ignore the package and continue working.

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A co-worker begins arguing with customers and refusing to follow workplace policies. What is the correct action to take according to escalation procedures?

Discuss the issue with other employees before reporting.

Attempt to discipline the co-worker yourself.

Ignore the behavior unless it becomes violent.

Immediately contact your supervisor and, if needed, other appropriate officials.

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A supervisor wants to help prevent workplace violence by improving the work environment. Which of the following is a recommended strategy?

Avoid providing feedback to employees.

Discourage employees from expressing complaints.

Promote sincere, open, and timely communication among managers, employees, and union representatives.

Allow favoritism in discipline and rewards.

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A co-worker tells you about a restraining order related to domestic violence. What should you do according to workplace policy?

Inform appropriate personnel so assistance can be offered at the work site.

Advise the co-worker to handle it alone.

Keep the information to yourself to respect privacy.

Contact the media to raise awareness.

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You overhear a colleague making indirect threats and sending hostile emails to management. What is the best course of action?

Ignore the behavior, assuming it will resolve itself.

Discuss the situation only with other co-workers to gather opinions.

Report your concerns to your supervisor to seek help in assessing and responding to the situation.

Confront the colleague directly in front of others.

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You notice an unauthorized individual wandering around your workplace. What is the correct action to take according to workplace violence prevention policy?

Ignore the individual unless they cause trouble.

Notify the appropriate security office or designated police.

Follow the person to see where they go.

Ask the person to leave the premises yourself.

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If you observe someone in the workplace displaying extreme rage and threatening immediate harm, what is your top priority?

Try to mediate the situation yourself.

Record the incident on your phone before acting.

Attempt to physically restrain the individual.

Secure your personal safety first, leaving the area if necessary.

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A supervisor is meeting privately with an employee who has shown early warning signs of potential violence. What is an effective step for the supervisor to take during this meeting?

Hold the meeting in a public area to discourage outbursts.

Immediately threaten disciplinary action without discussion.

Bring up unrelated past performance issues.

Ask the employee for their input on the behavior and what should be done to correct it.

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If you notice a pattern of attendance problems, decreased productivity, and mood swings in a co-worker, what is a good prevention strategy?

Be aware of these as possible warning signs and consider early intervention.

Assume the co-worker is just having a bad week.

Confront the co-worker in front of others.

Wait until the behavior becomes disruptive before acting.

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If you become aware that a co-worker is being affected by domestic violence, what is a recommended action for supervisors?

Recommend the employee contact the Employee Assistance Program or resource and referral service for help.

Tell the employee to keep personal matters out of the workplace.

Ignore the situation unless violence occurs at work.

Share the employee's situation with other staff.

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