Avoiding Violence: Workplace Violence Prevention: Communication and Coordination Procedures

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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?

Post a notice for all staff

Keep the information to yourself

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

Advise the co-worker to ignore the situation at work

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A supervisor is meeting with an employee who has shown early warning signs of potential violence, such as intimidation or bullying. What is an effective step for the supervisor to take during this meeting?

Send a written warning without discussion

Schedule private time and place for the meeting

Hold the meeting in a public area to discourage bad behavior

Ask other employees to attend for support

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A co-worker begins arguing with customers and refuses to follow workplace policies. What is the correct action to take as the situation escalates?

Confront the co-worker in front of others to stop the behavior

Ignore the situation and hope it resolves itself

Attempt to physically remove the co-worker from the area

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

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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 that the employee contact the Employee Assistance Program or resource and referral service

Ask the employee to take unpaid leave

Ignore the situation unless violence occurs at work

Tell the employee to handle it privately

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You notice a co-worker repeatedly making verbally abusive comments and acting disrespectfully toward others. What is the best first step to take according to workplace violence prevention policy?

Ignore the behavior unless it becomes physical

Directly confront the co-worker in public

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

Send an anonymous note to management

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If you notice an unauthorized individual wandering around your workplace, what is the correct action according to violence prevention policy?

Notify the appropriate security office or designated police

Ignore the person unless they cause a disturbance

Announce the presence over the intercom

Approach and question the individual yourself

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A supervisor is developing a plan to address workplace complaints. Which approach best supports violence prevention?

Maintain mechanisms for complaints and concerns and allow them to be expressed in a non-judgmental forum with timely feedback

Delay responding to concerns until multiple incidents occur

Discourage complaints to avoid conflict

Only address complaints if they are submitted in writing

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When planning for workplace violence prevention, what is a key responsibility of all employees?

Handle all incidents personally without involving others

Treat all other employees, customers, and clients with dignity and respect

Only report incidents if they involve physical violence

Avoid interacting with supervisors about safety

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A planning committee wants to minimize negative feelings among employees. Which strategy best supports this goal?

Limit opportunities for professional development

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

Discourage employees from voicing concerns

Enforce strict discipline without feedback

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You witness a person in the workplace displaying extreme rage and threatening immediate harm to others. What should be your top priority?

Try to physically restrain the person

Secure your personal safety first

Ask the person to calm down

Record the incident on your phone

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