Avoiding Violence: Comparing Options to Avoid Workplace Violence

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1 / 10

You receive a suspicious package at work. What is the safest immediate action?

Take the package to your supervisor's office

Do NOT handle or open the item and evacuate the area if safety is at risk

Open the package to see what is inside

Throw the package in the trash

2 / 10

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

Only report violence if it directly affects you

Rely solely on security staff for safety

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

Avoid learning about workplace violence policies

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A supervisor notices an employee is frequently intimidating others and being verbally abusive. What is the best first step for the supervisor to take?

Ignore the behavior and hope it improves

Confront the employee publicly in front of others

Immediately call law enforcement without further assessment

Schedule a private meeting to discuss concerns with the employee

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If you notice an unauthorized individual wandering around your workplace, what should you do according to violence prevention policy?

Notify the appropriate security office or designated police

Approach the individual and ask them to leave

Ignore the person unless they cause trouble

Post about the incident on social media

5 / 10

A supervisor wants to reduce isolation and hostility among employees to help prevent workplace violence. Which strategy best supports this goal?

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

Discourage employees from sharing concerns

Limit professional development opportunities

Allow complaints only through anonymous notes

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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?

Confront the person named in the restraining order

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

Post a notice in the break room

Keep the information to yourself

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A co-worker is showing signs of stress, such as crying and making excessive phone calls after a recent separation. What is a recommended action for supervisors?

Discuss the situation with other employees

Assign the employee more tasks to distract them

Ignore the signs unless work performance drops

Encourage the employee to seek assistance, such as the Employee Assistance Program

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You observe a co-worker arguing with customers and refusing to follow agency policies. What is the correct action as the situation escalates?

Attempt to physically intervene

Confront the co-worker in front of customers

Contact your supervisor immediately and document the behavior

Ignore the situation and continue working

9 / 10

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

Send an email to all employees

Immediately report the item to the Security Guard or Local Law Enforcement

Wait to see if anything happens

Attempt to remove the package yourself

10 / 10

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 and leave the area if at risk

Argue with the person to calm them down

Record the incident on your phone

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