53
300-BXB-01-IGDO © 2025, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca
49
Developing Workplace Violence and Harassment Policies and Programs: A Toolbox
Physical Yes No N/A Examples of Controls Existing Controls Recommended Controls
Environment
(identify person(s) responsible
and expected completion
dates, if possible)
MW3. Are vehicles
equipped with special
security devices?
MW4. Are workers
working in remote or
isolated locations?
MW5. Do workers
work at times of
increased
vulnerability, such
as late at night,
early in the morning,
or at very quiet times
of day?
Consider the following
measures:
• Installing an alarm system in
the vehicle
• Installing a video camera in
the vehicle
• Making GPS available for
those who want the system or
providing GPS-equipped cell
phones
Provide appropriate
communications or individual
security devices (telephone,
two-way radio, alarm buttons,
etc.) and ensure these devices
will be available should a
problem arise.
Assess higher-risk times and
the need for additional
measures to protect workers,
such as:
• having workers leave the
building in groups
• arranging for security patrols
• joining with neighbouring
businesses to coordinate
security
Measures and Yes No N/A Examples of Controls Existing Controls Recommended Controls
Procedures
(identify person(s) responsible
and expected completion
dates, if possible)
MW6. Do you have
procedures to identify,
evaluate, and inform
workers about
specific high-risk
clients, situations, or
locations?
MW7. Do you have
procedures for
workers to follow
when dealing with
strangers or
intruders?
Develop and implement
procedures to identify, evaluate,
and inform workers about risks
of violence related to specific
situations or clients.
Develop and implement such
procedures, which could
include:
• how to question strangers or
intruders about the
appropriateness of their
presence in a non-
confrontational manner
• recommended actions and
responses
• when to call for help or go to
a safe area
WSPS.CA
