OSHA NYC Region – Workplace Violence Webinar

Please join your NYC Regional Compliance Assistance Specialists for our OSHA New York City Region, Four Seasons of Safety, free Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention Webinar, November 20th, 12p – 1:15p. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this important and informative event!

Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. Affecting employees, clients, customers, and visitors, acts of violence and related injuries is the third-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States.

Many American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year. Unfortunately, many more cases go unreported. Factors, such as, exchanging money with the public, working with volatile or unstable people, working alone or in isolated areas, providing services and care, working where alcohol is served, working late at night or in areas with high crime rates may contribute to the potential for violence. Among those with higher risk are delivery drivers, healthcare professionals, public service workers, customer service agents, law enforcement personnel, and those who work alone or in small groups.

In most workplaces risk factors can be identified, the risk of assault can be prevented or minimized if employers take appropriate precautions. OSHA encourages employers to develop methods as necessary to protect employees from Workplace Violence.  However, it manifests itself, workplace violence is a major concern for employers and employees nationwide.

Please join us in taking a stand to prevent violence in the workplace!

Use this link to register via Eventbrite –  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workplace-violence-awareness-and-prevention-tickets-1059881125979

Please visit OSHA’s Workplace Violence web page ( https://www.osha.gov/workplace-violence ) for additional resources.

Please feel free to forward to any interested stakeholders.

Thank you ALL for your efforts to ensure the Safety and Health of our country’s work force!!

NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Christina Audi
Executive Director, NYSCAL
518-462-4800 x13

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care
518-462-4800 x15