Workplace Violence and Weapons Regulation Quiz

Workplace violence refers to physical violence that occurs in the workplace, excluding non-physical incidents like gossip or career sabotage.

The National Crime Victimization Survey estimates that 1.7 million nonfatal workplace victimizations occur annually, representing 18% of all violent crime.

Workplace violence can be categorized into different types based on the perpetrator's relationship to the victim. Common categories include co-worker violence, customer violence, robbery, and violence by known associates.

Assaults are the most prevalent type of workplace violence, followed by robbery and rape.

Men are approximately 50% more likely than women to experience workplace violence, but rape victimization rates differ.

Whites are at a higher risk of workplace violence compared to Blacks, a stark contrast to non-work-related scenarios.

Younger workers are statistically at a higher risk of experiencing workplace violence.

The overall rate of workplace homicides has been declining, mirroring the general trend in homicide.

The most common cause of work-related deaths in the United States, accounting for over 40% of all fatalities.

The second leading cause of workplace deaths, with men accounting for a much larger percentage of victims.

The majority of workplace violence deaths are caused by this specific act.

The fatality rate for Black or African American workers reached an all-time high in 2021, increasing from 11.4% to 12.6% of all workplace fatalities.

This occupational group experienced the highest number of fatal work injuries with 1,523 fatalities in 2021.

The number of suicides in the workplace decreased from 259 in 2020 to 236 in 2021.

The rate of workplace deaths per 100,000 workers, used to compare risk across different professions.

This profession has the highest fatality rate with 127.3 deaths per 100,000 workers.

Actions taken to reduce the risk of workplace violence. These can include measures like enhanced criminal justice responses, security enhancements at workplaces, hiring practices, and firing procedures.

A law that allows employees in Florida to keep firearms locked in their cars at work for self-defense purposes.

A law that allows employers to control their workplaces by prohibiting employees from bringing firearms onto their property, even if they are legally allowed to possess them.

The process of carefully evaluating potential employees to assess their suitability for a job, potentially reducing the risk of hiring individuals who might pose a workplace violence threat.

The established procedures for removing employees from a workplace, which might be necessary in situations where an employee poses a safety risk or engages in misconduct.

A legal framework granting certain individuals the right to keep firearms in their vehicles while parked on private property.

This law prohibits businesses from asking employees or job applicants about their gun ownership or concealed carry permits.

The law defines an employee very broadly, including individuals such as interns, volunteers, and independent contractors.

This restriction prevents employees from storing guns in company vehicles, even if they drive them.

This new law prohibits employer-imposed conditions on employment based on concealed weapon permit status.