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Recognition and resolution of potential workplace violence
Dental Assistant (Chicago, Ill. : 1994)
|October 28, 1998
Summary
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) aims to reduce workplace violence through preventive management programs. These programs enhance safety, boost employee confidence and productivity, and lower workers' compensation costs.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Workplace Violence Prevention
- Industrial Hygiene
Background:
- Workplace violence poses significant risks to employee well-being and organizational productivity.
- Establishing a safe and healthy work environment is a key priority for regulatory bodies like OSHA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) strategy for mitigating workplace violence.
- To detail the components of a preventive management program designed to reduce employee exposure to violence.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a comprehensive preventive management program.
- Integration of effective security mechanisms.
- Adoption of administrative work practices and safety control measures.
Main Results:
- Diminished employee exposure to workplace violence.
- Enhanced employee confidence and increased productivity.
- Reduced workers' compensation fees for employers.
Conclusions:
- OSHA's preventive management programs are effective in creating safer work environments.
- Proactive safety measures contribute to both employee well-being and economic benefits for employers.