Statistics from government sources have been collated to show the present risk of violence in the workplace. What does the study show and has the picture changed over recent years?
Published 21.07.2017
Statistics show that in some industry sectors more than 5% of staff experience violent behaviour or threats whilst they are at work. If your staff are at risk, use our template policy to set out how
you manage the issue.
Published 04.12.2017
A recent study looked at the risks of violence and mistreatment at work and showed that the problem was more widespread than previously thought. What were the findings?
Published 09.12.2011
The incident involving Jeremy Clarkson has brought workplace violence into the news. What should you be doing to manage the risks?
Published 27.04.2015
A study has found that retail workers are suffering from serious mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, as a result of violence in the workplace. Is this something which
could affect your staff?
Published 29.10.2019
The majority of people in the professional services sector fear for their safety on a daily basis. What are the problems and how can you make your staff feel secure?
Published 09.05.2023
According to the British Retail Consortium at least 35,000 staff have suffered violent attacks or threats in the last year. Can you do anything to stop them, and if not, how can you reduce the risks
to your staff?
Published 04.07.2012
According to a union which represents retail staff, measures introduced because of coronavirus have fuelled a 100% rise in the number of assaults against its workers. What’s the story?
Published 28.09.2020
Data obtained by Unison shows an alarming increase in violent offences committed against NHS staff in England. What are the details, and if you have a similar problem, what can be done to improve the
situation?
Published 21.06.2018