Mitigating Workplace Violence Hazards

When employers identify a workplace violence hazard, which may be discovered via workplace inspection, employee identification, or even through a workplace violence incident, employers have an obligation to correct the hazard and reduce the risk of workplace violence.¹ Employers can accomplish this through a wide variety of measures depending on hazard and the specific circumstances of each business, worksite or operation in which the hazard exists.

Though hazard correction and mitigation will be unique to each worksite, the following discussion will highlight some common mitigation concerns and strategies applicable to many