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This Act is intended to assist employers in protecting their workforces, customers, guests, and property by limiting access to workplace venues by potentially violent individuals. (Source: P.A. 98-430, eff.
Definition and typology of violence This typology distinguishes four modes in which violence may be inflicted: physical; sexual; and psychological attack; and deprivation. It further divides the general definition of violence into three sub-types ing to the victim-perpetrator relationship.
Rumors, swearing, verbal abuse, pranks, arguments, property damage, vandalism, sabotage, pushing, theft, physical assaults, psychological trauma, anger-related incidents, , arson and are all examples of workplace violence.
This can include things like hitting, pushing, shoving, or even throwing objects.
"Type 4 violence" means workplace violence committed in the workplace by a person who does not work there but has or is known to have had a personal relationship with an employee.
Examples of workplace violence include direct physical assaults (with or without weapons), written or verbal threats, physical or verbal harassment, and homicide (Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA, 2015). NIOSH classifies workplace violence into four basic types.
Ideological Violence as the 5th Type of WPV.
If you are the person who assaulted another employee in a violent incident at work, you could be looking at criminal charges in addition to any civil legal action that might take place. Your actions could also lead to your termination from the company, and you may be blacklisted from other employers in the future.
Any form of retaliation, such as wrongful termination, demotion, suspension, or other punishments, is prohibited against employees who stand up against physical assault in the workplace.
After being attacked and injured in the workplace, you should: Report the assault. Let your supervisor and your company's human resources department or manager know what has happened. Report it verbally and follow up with a written report.