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Dealing with anger and preventing workplace violence.

Robert N Lussier¹

¹Israel Programs, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

Clinical Leadership & Management Review : the Journal of CLMA

|April 17, 2004

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Workplace violence is a serious issue affecting one million workers annually, with the healthcare industry being a high-risk sector. Recognizing and managing anger and suspicious behavior are key to preventing violent incidents.

Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Criminology
Psychology

Background:

Workplace violence is a pervasive issue, with human resources managers reporting its increasing prevalence across various industries.
An estimated one million workers experience assault annually, and fatalities from workplace violence exceed 1,000 in some years.
The healthcare industry is disproportionately affected, accounting for nearly 25% of all workplace violence incidents.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the prevalence and impact of workplace violence.
To identify key risk factors and demographics associated with workplace violence.
To emphasize the importance of proactive strategies in preventing workplace violence.

Main Methods:

This abstract synthesizes data from multiple sources regarding workplace violence statistics and contributing factors.

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It references reports from human resources managers and statistical data on worker assaults and fatalities.

The abstract also touches upon demographic data related to perpetrators of workplace violence.

Main Results:

Workplace violence occurs frequently, impacting approximately one million workers each year.
The healthcare sector experiences a significant portion of these violent incidents.
Women are identified as perpetrators in nearly one-fourth of threats or attacks.

Conclusions:

Effective prevention of workplace violence hinges on addressing anger and identifying/managing suspicious behaviors before they escalate.
Proactive intervention strategies are crucial for mitigating risks in high-incidence environments like healthcare.
A comprehensive approach involving behavioral recognition and anger management is essential for a safer work environment.