Workplace violence is among the top four causes of death in the workplace in the last fifteen years, according to OSHA. OSHA has issued a new directive to assist field staff conducting investigations based on complaints and incidences of workplace violence.
This remains a concern more in late night establishments and health care, but workplace violence can impact any business.
OSHA launched a new Workplace Violence Web page and has published several workplace violence guidance documents, including recommendations for preventing violence in your workplace.