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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)
CA4. Is public access
to the workplace
restricted?
CA5. Is there a
system to verify the
identity of persons
delivering goods and
services?
CA6. Do workers
work at times of
increased
vulnerability, such as
late at night, early in
the morning, or at
very quiet times of
day?
CA7. Do workers
work in remote and
isolated areas inside
the building?
Restrict public access to the
workplace by:
• providing a single entrance for
clients or other visitors 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 in
restricted areas
• using video surveillance and
posting signs to inform people
of it
• locking the public entrance
and providing a bell
Measures and procedures could
include:
• conducting a visual (camera,
window) and audio check
before opening the receiving-
area door
• scheduling deliveries
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
Maintain regular contact with
workers by:
• providing cell phones,
walkie-talkies, or other
communications or
monitoring devices
• establishing regular
contact times
• designating a person to
monitor contact with workers,
and to follow up if contact
is lost
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