Workplace violence continues to be a growing national concern and one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities. In 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,283 workplace ...

California’s SB553, the nation’s first comprehensive and multi-industry workplace violence prevention law, has been in effect for almost a year. Many other states are following suit with their own ...

New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act is now in effect; employers with at least 10 retail employees in New York State must adopt a retail workplace violence prevention policy and provide interactive ...

Instances of workplace violence, like verbal and physical threats or assaults, aren't new phenomena. However, the environment we're operating in today feels markedly different. High-profile incidents ...

Serious workplace violent incidents are four times more likely to occur in healthcare environments than in private industry. In fact, healthcare accounts for nearly as many serious violent injuries as ...

Frontline healthcare workers face a continued threat of violence, which puts staff well-being and patient care at risk. With violence incidents on the rise, a top priority for healthcare leaders is ...

After a deadly shooting at an NYC building that housed NFL and Blackstone offices, safety experts say it's high time businesses address the issue Are companies spending too little to keep their ...

A Fort Worth-based domestic abuse resource center wants to bring much-needed training on partner violence to workplaces. The initiative — called Safe at Work — launches this week, providing a guidance ...

Workplace violence impacts healthcare staff, operations, and patient care. Discover proven strategies to prevent incidents and build a culture of safety and preparedness.

Most of us walk into work each morning without giving safety a second thought. We grab a coffee, open a laptop, maybe argue ...

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