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Workplace Violence Prevention

Workplace violence is a hazard that exists in many different workplaces. Each year, employees are killed and injured as a result of a violent act that takes place at work.

Q: Do I have to develop a policy or plan on workplace violence?
A:
It depends on the type of workplace. Employees in some industries, such as taxi cab drivers and late night retail employees are at a much higher risk of workplace violence.

Regulation & Policy

Resources

These links will help you develop a program to prevent workplace violence.

Publications and Videos Section
Workers' Compensation Board of B.C.
P.O. Box 5350 Stn Terminal
Vancouver, BC
V6B 5L5, Canada

Phone:   604.276.3068
Fax:      604.279.7406
E-mail:   pubvid@wcb.bc.ca

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