Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

Mitigating Measures
Incidents which threaten the security of employees shall be
mitigated as soon as possible following their discovery.

Mitigating actions include:
 Notification of law enforcement authorities when a potential
criminal act has occurred.
 Provision of emergency medical care in the event of any violent act upon an employee.
 Post-event trauma counseling for those employees desiring such assistance.
The following are some of the things employees CAN DO to protect themselves.
• Always inform management of concerns dealing with being
secure and safe.
• Alert the employer in writing about any incidence that violates
workplace security immediately.
• Education on how to identify the hazards, stay away from and
minimize situations that could become violent.
• Participate in company programs involving workplace violence safety.
• Be aware of unsafe areas and don’t travel alone.
• Don’t have large amounts of money when doing business with
the community.