Violence Prevention Policy – (sample)
Note: Before adopting any policy, we recommend that you review the policy with counsel to assure that the policy conforms to local laws.
Sample Policy
{Employer name} is committed to providing a work environment that is free from intimidation, threats and violent acts. To ensure a safe workplace, the following behaviors are strictly prohibited:
- Carrying or keeping weapons in the workplace
- Engaging in derogatory or verbally abusive speech
- Threatening or behaving in a hostile manner
- Fighting or physical abuse
- Harassing or intimidating another
- Vandalism to property or equipment
Employees who feel threatened in any way by such behaviors should immediately report details of the incident to any supervisor or human resources representative. All such complaints will receive immediate attention and will be thoroughly investigated. Based upon the results of this inquiry, disciplinary action will be taken against the offender up to and including discharge.
Employees who observe or have knowledge of any violation of this policy should report it immediately to any supervisor or human resources representative.
{Employer name} is committed to maintaining a workplace where conflicts can be resolved appropriately and without anger, aggression or intimidation of any kind. This policy extends to visitors, vendors and all full- and part-time employees, as well as all management. Violence in any form will not be tolerated and this policy will be rigorously enforced.