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Developing Workplace Violence and Harassment Policies and Programs: A Toolbox
Overview and Context for Action
Measures and Yes No N/A Examples of Controls Existing Controls Recommended Controls
Procedures
(identify person(s) responsible
and expected completion
dates, if possible)
MW12. Are workers
trained to be aware of
travel in potentially
unsafe areas and of
potentially violent
situations?
MW13. Are workers
and supervisors
trained in all relevant
measures and
procedures for
protecting themselves
from workplace
violence associated
with a mobile
workplace?
Training could include:
• how workers will be informed
about potentially violent
people, situations, or high-risk
locations
• areas that are remote,
isolated, and/or unsafe
• knowing where phone
systems do not work
• characteristics of aggressive
or violent people and signs of
escalation
• recognition of potentially
violent situations, including
situations of sexual violence
• recommended actions and
reactions, including when to
leave or escape
Information, instruction, or
training could include:
• risks of workplace violence
arising from their job or
location
• relevant measures and
procedures
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