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What's This All About?
What's This All About?
You've probably heard the words "violence" and "harassment" before, but what do they really mean at work? Let's break it down so it's easy to understand.
What is Workplace Violence?
What is Workplace Violence?
Official Definition: Workplace violence is defined as the exercise, or attempt to exercise, physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury, or a statement or behavior that is reasonable to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force that could cause an injury.
Official Definition: Workplace violence is defined as the exercise, or attempt to exercise, physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury, or a statement or behavior that is reasonable to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force that could cause an injury.
In Simple Terms: Violence isn't just about fighting. It's any action that hurts someone physically or even makes them think they might get hurt. This can be hitting, but it can also be threats or scary behaviour.
What is Workplace Harassment?
What is Workplace Harassment?
Official Definition: Workplace harassment is defined as engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.
Official Definition: Workplace harassment is defined as engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.
In Simple Terms: Harassment is when someone does something without a valid reason that the average person would find unwelcome.Â
Who Can Be Involved?
Who Can Be Involved?
Anyone can be involved in violence or harassment. It could be a boss, a coworker, or even a customer.
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