Safe and secure at work?: findings from the 2002 Workplace Risk Supplement
E Lynn Jenkins1, Bonnie S Fisher, Dan Hartley
1Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. LJenkins@cdc.gov
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|May 29, 2012
Summary
Most employees feel safe at work, but a small percentage experience or fear workplace violence. Prevention efforts should target high-risk occupations based on varying victimization rates.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Occupational Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Workplace violence is a significant concern impacting employee well-being and productivity.
- Understanding employee perceptions of safety is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess employees' perceptions of workplace safety and violence risks.
- To investigate the prevalence of workplace victimization and self-protection measures.
- To identify factors influencing safety perceptions and experiences.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Workplace Risk Supplement (WRS) of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).
- Survey administered to 55,158 employed individuals aged 16+.
- Data weighted to represent national estimates of the U.S. labor force.
Main Results:
- Nearly 4% of employees experienced workplace victimization, and 7% feared attacks.
- The majority felt their workplace and related travel areas were safe.
- Self-protection measures were used by 6% of employees, varying by occupation.
Conclusions:
- Employees generally perceive their workplaces as safe from violence.
- Occupational differences in victimization highlight the need for targeted prevention programs.
- Focusing on high-risk occupations can enhance the effectiveness of workplace violence prevention efforts.
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