A safe haven from violence emerges as another duty

Education is the key to avoiding violence in any situation. Safety personnel must become more knowledgeable of security procedures and how to handle situations which could lead to violence. Managers and employees must be trained to respond properly to a variety of stress, personnel and security problems. The safety manager's role in providing a safe haven for workers in a violent society is critical to the employees' morale and well-being. Employees who are not consumed with their own personal safety will perform better and add to the company's bottom line. Safety must be allowed to evolve to include the effects of ever-changing societal issues which will continue to challenge loss prevention in the workplace.