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Which of the following is NOT excluded from the new law regarding maintaining weapons in vehicles?
Which of the following is NOT excluded from the new law regarding maintaining weapons in vehicles?
The new law allows employers to ask employees if they have a concealed weapon in their vehicle.
The new law allows employers to ask employees if they have a concealed weapon in their vehicle.
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What is the effect of the new law on terminating employees for maintaining concealed weapons in their vehicles?
What is the effect of the new law on terminating employees for maintaining concealed weapons in their vehicles?
Employers are prohibited from terminating or discriminating against employees for maintaining concealed weapons.
The new law restricts the carrying of a weapon in a vehicle to the employee's own _____ , truck or motorcycle.
The new law restricts the carrying of a weapon in a vehicle to the employee's own _____ , truck or motorcycle.
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Match the following employers with their exclusion status under the new law:
Match the following employers with their exclusion status under the new law:
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Which of the following represents vertical violence?
Which of the following represents vertical violence?
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Assaults are the least common type of violent crime in the workplace.
Assaults are the least common type of violent crime in the workplace.
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What percentage of workplace deaths are homicide?
What percentage of workplace deaths are homicide?
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The National Crime Victimization Survey estimated __________ nonfatal workplace victimizations occurred each year.
The National Crime Victimization Survey estimated __________ nonfatal workplace victimizations occurred each year.
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Which demographic is at the highest risk of workplace victimization?
Which demographic is at the highest risk of workplace victimization?
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Men are about 50% more likely than women to be victims of workplace violence.
Men are about 50% more likely than women to be victims of workplace violence.
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The most common type of workplace violence is __________.
The most common type of workplace violence is __________.
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Match the following occupations with their associated risk of fatalities:
Match the following occupations with their associated risk of fatalities:
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What is the most frequent cause of workplace fatalities in 2021?
What is the most frequent cause of workplace fatalities in 2021?
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In 2021, the fatality rate for Black or African American workers increased from the previous year.
In 2021, the fatality rate for Black or African American workers increased from the previous year.
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What percentage of work-related deaths are caused by homicide and suicide combined?
What percentage of work-related deaths are caused by homicide and suicide combined?
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In 2021, the fatality rate for logging workers was _____ per 100,000 workers.
In 2021, the fatality rate for logging workers was _____ per 100,000 workers.
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Match the jobs with their corresponding fatality rates per 100,000 workers:
Match the jobs with their corresponding fatality rates per 100,000 workers:
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What profession had the highest number of fatal work injuries in 2021?
What profession had the highest number of fatal work injuries in 2021?
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85% of workplace violence deaths are due to _____ .
85% of workplace violence deaths are due to _____ .
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The number of suicides in the workplace decreased from 2020 to 2021.
The number of suicides in the workplace decreased from 2020 to 2021.
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What was the fatality rate in natural resources and mining per 100,000 workers?
What was the fatality rate in natural resources and mining per 100,000 workers?
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There were more nonfatal intentional injuries than workplace homicides in 2020.
There were more nonfatal intentional injuries than workplace homicides in 2020.
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What was the percentage of workplace homicides in sales and related occupations in 2020?
What was the percentage of workplace homicides in sales and related occupations in 2020?
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The Florida law allows employees with a concealed weapon or firearm license to leave a gun locked in their ______ at work.
The Florida law allows employees with a concealed weapon or firearm license to leave a gun locked in their ______ at work.
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Match the following workplace safety solutions with their descriptions:
Match the following workplace safety solutions with their descriptions:
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Which of the following occupational groups had the highest number of workplace homicides in 2020?
Which of the following occupational groups had the highest number of workplace homicides in 2020?
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Employees are allowed to remove firearms from their vehicles on an employer's property for any reason.
Employees are allowed to remove firearms from their vehicles on an employer's property for any reason.
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What must employees possess to legally keep firearms in their vehicles at work?
What must employees possess to legally keep firearms in their vehicles at work?
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Study Notes
Workplace Violence
- Workplace violence is defined as physical violence in the workplace, excluding gossip or career sabotage, and only criminal violence, not wartime incidents.
- Horizontal violence involves those of equal power (e.g., nurses).
- Vertical violence involves those of different power levels (e.g., doctor to nurse).
- Violence can occur from co-workers, customers, robbers, or known associates.
- 1.7 million nonfatal victimizations occur annually, representing 18% of all violent crimes.
- Assault is the most common type of workplace violence, followed by robbery, and then rape.
- Men are more likely to be victims than women (though rape rates differ).
- Younger workers are more vulnerable.
- Homicide is a significant concern in the workplace.
- Only about 10% of workplace deaths are homicides, but this varies by occupation.
- Police officers have a higher risk of homicide in the workplace.
- 85% of workplace violence deaths are related to robbery.
Workplace Fatalities
- 92% of workplace fatalities are men.
- This gender disparity has remained consistent for 30 years.
- Higher fatality rates in jobs like logging, fishing, aircraft piloting, flight engineering, and roofing.
- 97% of loggers, 92% of fishing workers, 94% of pilots, and 98% of roofers are men.
- Workplace fatalities stem from falls, exposure to hazardous environments, and equipment accidents.
- Over 40% of work-related deaths are from transportation incidents.
- Homicide and suicide are the third leading causes of workplace deaths.
- Nationally, 77% of homicide and 79% of suicide deaths are men.
Occupational Injury Deaths
- Data from 2003-2018 show a substantial number of occupational injury deaths.
- Significant variation in numbers by year.
- Gender disparity has been consistent throughout the years (Men having higher fatality rates).
- Black/African American workers experienced a notable increase (20.7%) in fatalities in 2021.
- Suicides have been trending down from 2020 to 2021.
- Transportation-related incidents were the highest fatal event category (38.2% of 2021 fatalities)
- Increased exposure to harmful substances or environments led to substantial worker fatalities in 2021.
- Falls, slips, and trips were significant death causes ( increased 5.6% from 2020).
Fatal Workplace Events
- Transportation incidents (e.g., vehicle collisions) have been a common cause of workplace death.
- Violence and injuries (intentional/unintentional) from other people are also sources of workplace fatalities.
- Exposure to harmful substances/environments are a serious hazard.
- Fatal workplace shootings are reported by industry, categorized to show distribution across various sectors.
- Workplace homicides accounted for 23.5% of all homicides in 2020.
Workplace Violence Legal/Policy Solutions
- Laws permit employees with licenses to carry firearms to keep them in their cars.
- New state laws prohibit employers from conditioning employment or asking about the presence of weapons in the workplace.
- Some industries/occupations are excluded from new laws.
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Test your knowledge on the new laws regarding weapons in vehicles and workplace violence. This quiz includes various aspects of regulations, statistics on workplace violence, and the risks associated with different demographics. Challenge yourself to understand how these issues affect employees and employers.
