Summer 2007

Sample Workplace Violence Policy

A primary goal of (company name) is to provide a safe and secure environment for our employees, business associates and visitors. To help achieve this goal, we have a policy of zero tolerance for workplace violence.

Workplace violence is defined as any hostile or harmful behavior that occurs on company premises or arises out of company business that directly and personally threatens an employee or other person with harm, physical attacks, unwanted or hostile personal contacts or malicious damage to property.

Examples of workplace violence include, but are not limited to, harassment, stalking, intimidation, verbal threats of harm or abusive verbal outbursts, assaults, bringing an unauthorized weapon to company premises, or other similar actions. Workplace violence also includes oral or written threats. Employees are required to immediately report any of the above to (appropriate personnel).

If you believe that you have been subjected to or witnessed workplace violence:

1. Get out of harm’s way.
2. Immediately report the incident or threat to (appropriate personnel), including your supervisor.
3. If the situation warrants, contact the police by dialing 9-1-1.

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