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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)
VC3. Is public access
to the workplace
restricted?
VC4. Are there any
objects or equipment
in the workplace that
could be used to hurt
people?
VC5. Are there
designated rooms for
meeting with clients?
Restrict public access to the
workplace by:
• providing a single entrance for
clients and controlling access
to other doors
• installing security alarms on
outside doors
• installing door chimes or other
means to notify workers when
someone enters the
workplace
• posting signs about worker-
only areas
• using cards or keys to access
worker-only areas
• using reception desks and
sign-in procedures
• accompanying non-workers
when in restricted areas
• using video surveillance and
posting signs to inform people
of it
• locking the public entrance
and providing a bell
• being selective about who is
admitted after hours
• keeping a list of visitors who
are not allowed access or who
are allowed only restricted
access
Consider the following
measures:
• Not providing clients with
sharp or dangerous items
• Storing sharp and dangerous
items so that only workers
have access
to them
• Keeping public counters
and public areas free of
equipment and clutter
• Using alternatives to sharp
and/or dangerous items
where appropriate (using
plastic utensils instead of
metal utensils, etc.)
• Using weighted furniture
Set up rooms specifically for
meetings with the public:
• Install windows in the door or
some other way for workers
outside the meeting room to
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