Managing the risk of workplace violence to healthcare and community service providers: good practice guide
Managing the risk of workplace violence to healthcare and community service providers: good practice guide
- Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Labour, [2009].
- electronic document (107 p.); PDF file: 630.33 KB
This document provides practical guidance on managing the risk of violence to healthcare and community service providers.
Occupational violence is causing increasing concern across a variety of workplaces. Apart from the serious and long-lasting physical and psychological effects on individuals, their families and colleagues, it impacts on productivity, the quality of care provided to patients, and the industry's reputation.
Adopting the safe work practices in this Guide will assist employers, the self-employed and others with duties to understand their responsibilities under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. The Guide will also make employees aware of the hazards of occupational violence that they may encounter at work, and see the range of practicable steps that can be taken to ensure their safety and that of others who could be affected by their work. From the website.
VIOLENCE
WORKPLACE
HEALTH SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
INTERVENTION GUIDELINES
RESOURCES FOR WORKPLACES
NEW ZEALAND
This document provides practical guidance on managing the risk of violence to healthcare and community service providers.
Occupational violence is causing increasing concern across a variety of workplaces. Apart from the serious and long-lasting physical and psychological effects on individuals, their families and colleagues, it impacts on productivity, the quality of care provided to patients, and the industry's reputation.
Adopting the safe work practices in this Guide will assist employers, the self-employed and others with duties to understand their responsibilities under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. The Guide will also make employees aware of the hazards of occupational violence that they may encounter at work, and see the range of practicable steps that can be taken to ensure their safety and that of others who could be affected by their work. From the website.
VIOLENCE
WORKPLACE
HEALTH SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
INTERVENTION GUIDELINES
RESOURCES FOR WORKPLACES
NEW ZEALAND