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Violence and harassment can occur in any work environment. In Ontario, employers are required to have a workplace violence policy and program, as well as a workplace harassment policy and program. Requirement Policy Written and posted Signed and reviewed annually Risk Assessment Reviewed by H&S Rep or JHSC Program Measures to control risks Reporting and investigation procedure Training Precaution for person with history of violence Precaution for domestic violence in the workplace Definition The Occupational Health and Safety Act defines workplace violence as: The exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker; The attempt to exercise physical force against a worker in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker; and A statement or behaviour that a worker could reasonably interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker WORKPLACE VIOLENCE INFORMATION WSPS.CA

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