Workplace Violence Prevention Flashcards

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  1. What is the definition of workplace violence according to OSHA?
  2. What are the four types (classifications) of workplace violence?
  3. Describe Type I workplace violence (Criminal Intent).
  4. Describe Type II workplace violence (Customer/Client).
  5. Describe Type III workplace violence (Worker-on-Worker).
  6. Describe Type IV workplace violence (Personal Relationship).
  7. Which type of workplace violence is most common in healthcare settings?
  8. What are behavioral warning signs of potential workplace violence?
  9. What is the difference between direct and indirect threats of workplace violence?
  10. What is a veiled threat?
  11. What role does a Threat Assessment Team (TAT) play in workplace violence prevention?
  12. Who typically serves on a Threat Assessment Team?
  13. What is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and how does it relate to workplace violence prevention?
  14. What are the key components of a Workplace Violence Prevention Program?
  15. What does 'zero tolerance' mean in the context of workplace violence?
  16. What de-escalation techniques should employees use when confronted with an agitated or potentially violent person?
  17. What environmental factors can increase the risk of workplace violence?
  18. What should you do if you receive a direct threat of violence from a coworker?
  19. What is the duty to report in workplace violence prevention?
  20. What legal protections exist for employees who report workplace violence?
  21. How can domestic violence become a workplace violence issue?
  22. What is the role of a restraining order (protective order) in workplace violence prevention?
  23. What is a Workplace Violence Restraining Order (WVRO)?
  24. True or False: Workplace violence is limited to physical assault.
  25. What occupational groups are at highest risk for workplace violence?
  26. What is horizontal violence (lateral violence) in the workplace?
  27. What DoDI governs the DoD Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Policy?
  28. What is DCPAS's role in DoD workplace violence prevention?
  29. What constitutes workplace bullying?
  30. What are the five stages of workplace violence escalation?
  31. How should managers document workplace violence incidents or threats?
  32. What should an organization's workplace violence response plan include?
  33. What is the 'insider knowledge' risk factor in Type III workplace violence?
  34. What steps should an organization take when terminating a high-risk employee?
  35. What is the relationship between substance abuse and workplace violence?
  36. True or False: Workplace violence can be predicted with certainty based on a profile.

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