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Director's Briefing | Violence in the Workplace

The Health and Safety Executive’s definition of work-related violence is: ‘Any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work’. Violence includes verbal abuse (face to face, online and via telephone). This Director’s Briefing explains the risks associated with workplace violence and the practical steps organisations can take to protect workers and manage those risks.

This free resource covers:

  • The incidence of violence at work
  • Risk factors for violence
  • Recommendations for employers
  • Jobs that expose workers to the risk of violence
  • Violence risk reduction techniques
  • Domestic abuse and human trafficking

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