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Risk of work-related violence in England and Wales
1People Services, The Open University, Wilson Building, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AL, UK.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|October 11, 2021
Summary
Work-related violence assaults (WRVAs) are prevalent among full-time supervisors in Britain, with 44% reporting victimization. This highlights an urgent need for workplace interventions to protect employees from harm.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Occupational Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Work-related violence (WRV) presents a significant challenge in British workplaces.
- Addressing WRV is crucial for enhancing the experience of both employers and employees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of work-related violence assaults (WRVAs) among high-risk staff.
- Specifically focused on individuals with supervisor responsibilities working full-time.
Main Methods:
- Utilized five years of data from the Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW).
- Filtered data for victims of crime within Britain's working population.
- Focused analysis on specific work characteristics: supervisor responsibilities and full-time employment.
Main Results:
- 44% of full-time supervisors reported experiencing WRVAs.
- This prevalence rate exceeds findings from previous studies on WRV.
- Supervisor responsibilities and full-time work are strongly associated with increased WRV risk.
Conclusions:
- The study provides evidence supporting high WRV prevalence rates.
- Recommends further research into workplace interventions to reduce WRV.
- Emphasizes the need to protect workers from harm through organizational strategies.
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