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Safety briefing - violence and harassment
This briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to deal with violence at work.
What’s covered?
The aim of this Safety Briefing – Violence and Harassment is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks associated with violence at work and what they should do to minimise the chances of an incident occurring.
Hazards and risks
The briefing identifies the hazards and risks including physical attack - kicking, scratching, biting, head-butting, self-harm, use of missiles against other people etc. and aggression - verbal abuse, slamming doors, breaking objects etc.
Management
Control measures include completing a risk assessment, providing staff with correct training and issuing staff with personal protective equipment.
Key points
Attendees must take note of the following key points:
- “Ensure all violent incidents are recorded and reported.
- Training should include how to deal with violent incidents, how to report them and where to get help.”
