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Developing Workplace Violence and Harassment Policies and Programs: A Toolbox
Overview and Context for Action
Overview and Context for Action
Physical Yes No N/A Examples of Controls Existing Controls Recommended Controls
Environment
(identify person(s) responsible
and expected completion
dates, if possible)
Are there other
measures or
procedures needed to
protect workers from
the risks arising from
the physical
environment?
If your workplace has
workplace security
measures or
individual security
devices, are workers
trained in their use?
Are workers and
supervisors trained in
all relevant measures
and procedures that
will protect them
from violence
associated with
the workplaceʼs
physical environment?
General Physical Environment Assessment (GA)
also be accessed by security
• have a means of summoning
immediate assistance
Measures and procedures will
depend on the specific
workplace.
Provide workers training on
workplace security measures
and in the proper use and
testing of individual security
devices.
Information, instruction, or
training could include:
• risks of workplace violence
arising from their job or
location
• other relevant measures and
procedures
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