By NIOSH - This document reviews what is known about fatal and nonfatal violence in the workplace to determine the focus needed for prevention and research. The document also summarizes issues to be addressed when dealing with workplace violence in various settings such as offices, factories, warehouses, hospitals, convenience stores, and taxicabs. (Added: 23-Nov-2000 Hits: 396 )

By NIOSH - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has found that an average of 20 workers are murdered each week in the United States. In addition, an estimated 1 million workers -18,000 per week - are victims of nonfatal workplace assaults each year. (Added: 23-Nov-2000 Hits: 463 )

By Don & Sheryl Grimme - Workplace violence is a growing concern for every organization. This article – by violence prevention experts Sheryl & Don Grimme – illuminates the issue and outlines the prevention and defusing techniques needed to protect your workplace. (Added: 13-Feb-2001 Hits: 365 )

By Roberta Chinsky Matuson - An article on workplace violence from a top U.S. Website, Monster.com (Added: 25-Feb-2001 Hits: 348 )

By Stuecker & Associates - Every organization should have a workplace violence policy just like they have a natural disaster policy. This should have very clear rules and be spelled out in an employee handbook. Senior management should be quick and stern in dealing with violations. (Added: 21-Feb-2001 Hits: 350 )

By Dave Bowman - Violence is perhaps the most personally dangerous, disturbing and costly trend in the American workplace today. But, it can be contained. To do that, however, it takes a commitment from management, as well as constant awareness and vigilance from all employees. (Added: 7-May-2001 Hits: 188 )

By Chris E. McGoey - Workplace homicide is the leading cause of death among female workers in the US and is the second leading cause of death for men. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 856 employees that were murdered on the job in 1997 and of those, 731 (85%) died during robberies. (Added: 21-Feb-2001 Hits: 257 )