Preventing and Preparing for Workplace Violence

While it is impossible to accurately predict all possible instances of workplace violence, by being proactive, employers can take measures to minimize the risk of such occurrences. In a contributed article for Professional Safety, Houston partner Pamela Williams and Charlotte partner Travis Vance discuss steps employers can take to eliminate or reduce exposure to these potential hazards. The article states, “A good starting point for all employers when attempting to minimize the risk of workplace violence is to conduct a hazard assessment, and then provide employees with the protective measures needed to eliminate or reduce exposure to potential hazards.”

To read the full article, visit Professional Safety.