Editing Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

[[Category:Human Resources]]
{{Noticed|This Policy Is Current And In Effect}}

Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for [[Tech Stop]] Effective Date 20240701

== Introduction ==

This workplace violence prevention plan ("Plan") is established to protect employees from workplace violence. The Plan sets forth procedures for preventing, reporting, and responding to workplace violence.

== Definitions ==

Workplace Violence means any physical assault, including shoving, hitting, kicking, or any other form of corporal punishment; or a threat of physical assault against an employee.

== Responsibilities ==

Management is responsible for implementing this Plan and ensuring compliance with its provisions.
Employees are responsible for reporting workplace violence incidents and for following the procedures outlined in this Plan.

== Workplace Violence Prevention Program ==

The company will implement the following measures to prevent workplace violence:

* Worksite Assessments We will conduct periodic inspections to identify and evaluate workplace violence hazards. This will include inspections:
** When the plan is first set up.
** Periodically scheduled.
** After violent incidents.
** Whenever a new hazard becomes known.

* Hazard Correction - We will take timely steps to correct any workplace violence hazards identified during inspections.

* Training - We will provide all employees with training on workplace violence prevention. The training will include:
** Recognition and reporting of workplace violence
** De-escalation techniques
** The company's workplace violence prevention plan

== Reporting Workplace Violence ==

Employees are encouraged to report all incidents of workplace violence to their supervisor or a member of management immediately. Reports can be made verbally or in writing. The company will ensure that no retaliation will be taken against any employee who reports a workplace violence incident.

== Response to Workplace Violence ==

The company will have procedures in place to respond to workplace violence incidents. These procedures will include:

* Securing the Scene - The first priority will be to ensure the safety of all employees. This may involve securing the scene of the incident and calling 911.
* Investigation - The company will investigate all reported workplace violence incidents.
* Post-Incident - Support The company will provide support to employees who have been affected by workplace violence, such as counseling or employee assistance programs.

== Review of Plan ==

This Plan will be reviewed annually and more frequently if there is a workplace violence incident or a change in working conditions that may increase the risk of workplace violence.

== Conclusion ==

This Plan is intended to protect employees from workplace violence. We encourage all employees to cooperate with the implementation of this Plan.