Workplace Violence Part 1

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What is included in the definition of violence in the workplace?

Only verbal threats and intimidation

Only physical force that causes physical injury

The exercise of physical force, an attempt to exercise physical force, and a statement that could be interpreted as a threat (correct)

Only harassment or embarrassment

Who should divisions consult with regarding workplace violence definitions?

Joint Health and Safety Committees

Union Health and Safety Advisors

People & Equity Occupational Health & Safety Consultants (correct)

Divisional senior management

What is the responsibility of all employees in preventing workplace violence?

Preventing and reporting acts of violence (correct)

Establishing a divisional workplace violence program

Reviewing and revising workplace violence policies

Conducting workplace violence risk assessments

What is the purpose of a centralized tracking and review process for workplace violence incidents?

To identify and address workplace violence risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of divisional senior management regarding workplace violence?

Establishing a divisional workplace violence program and ensuring preventative measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of posting this policy in a conspicuous location in each workplace?

To inform employees of their responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What should be reviewed at least annually?

This policy Signup and view all the answers

What is addressed by the City's Human Rights and Anti-Harassment Policy?

Harassment or intimidation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Workplace Violence Policy?

To maintain a work environment free from workplace violence Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining a workplace free of actual, attempted or threatened violence?

All workplace parties, including employees, contractors, and supervisors Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not complying with the Workplace Violence Policy?

Appropriate remedial, disciplinary, and/or legal action Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Workplace Violence Policy?

Applies to all employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors to City properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Guidelines for Implementing the Workplace Violence Policy?

To provide guidance to divisions on establishing their Workplace Violence program Signup and view all the answers

What kind of action will be taken in response to incidents of workplace violence?

Appropriate remedial, disciplinary, and/or legal action Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Workplace Violence Policy and the Human Rights and Anti-Harassment Policy?

The Human Rights and Anti-Harassment Policy should be consulted regarding issues of personal harassment and harassment related to discrimination and inequitable work practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the City of Toronto in relation to workplace violence?

To provide a safe work environment for employees Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Workplace Violence Policy

The City of Toronto is committed to providing a safe work environment and will not tolerate any acts of violence.
The City will take all reasonable and practical measures to prevent violence and protect employees from acts of violence.

Purpose of Workplace Violence Policy

The policy aims to maintain a work environment free from workplace violence.
It provides a definition of workplace violence and identifies the responsibilities of workplace parties to maintain a workplace free of actual, attempted, or threatened violence.
The policy establishes measures and procedures for summoning immediate assistance, reporting incidents, and investigating and dealing with incidents or complaints.

Application

The policy applies to all employees, contractors, volunteers, students, clients of City services, and visitors to City properties in cases of workplace violence.

Definitions

Workplace violence includes:
- Exercise of physical force by a person against a worker in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker.
- Exercise of physical force by a person against another person in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker.
- Attempt to exercise physical force against a worker that could cause physical injury to the worker.
- Statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker in a workplace that could cause physical injury to the worker.

Responsibilities

All employees are responsible for preventing and reporting acts of violence that threaten or perceive to threaten a safe work environment.
Divisional senior management is responsible for:
- Establishing a divisional workplace violence program.
- Undertaking reasonable preventative measures to protect employees and others in City workplaces from workplace violence.
- Ensuring a process for centralized tracking and review of workplace violence incidents is established and implemented.
- Ensuring workplace violence risk assessments are completed, reviewed, revised when needed, and reported.
- Posting this policy in a conspicuous location in each workplace.
- Establishing and maintaining a process for reporting and responding to incidents of violence.

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Understand the City of Toronto's policy on workplace violence, including the commitment to providing a safe work environment and measures to prevent and protect employees from violence.