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Types of Workplace Violence

Although it can have many sources and take many shapes, the types of workplace violence have been broken down into 4 different categories: Criminal Intent, client-to-worker, worker-to-worker, and personal relationship violence. Here's a review of each of them:

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Categories of Workplace Violence

1
THE PERSON
HAS NO
LEGITIMATE
RELATIONSHIP
TO THE
WORKPLACE
Stranger vs Employee
2
THE PERSON
WHO COMMITS
THE ACT OF
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
IS THE RECIPIENT
OF A SERVICES
PROVIDED BY
THE INSTITUTION
Client vs Employee
3
THE PERSON
HAS AN
EMPLOYMENT
RELATED
INVOLVEMENT
WITH THE
WORKPLACE
Employee vs Employee
4
THE PERSON,
WHO DOES NOT
WORK THERE,
BUT HAS A
PERSONAL
RELATIONSHIP
WITH AN
EMPLOYEE
Personal Relationship
vs Employee

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IF AN INCIDENT OCCURS?

  • If you are hurt, or in immediate danger, dial 911.
  • Contact your manager and supervisor immediately.
  • For Riverside County employees, a Workplace Violence Incident Report must be filled out if there is a threat or act of workplace violence.
  • Report the Incident by completing the form and emailing to Safety Loss Control Division or Employee Relations Division. The report shall be completed by the employee involved in the incident, or any supervisor or manager of the affected department.
  • Riverside County provides an upon hire Workplace Violence Training, as well as an annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program training to all employees. Employees are encouraged, ‘If they see something, say something.”

Additional Resources

This section will contain several resources to provide you with additional opportunities to educate yourself regarding workplace violence, as well as forms, and training links.

Workplace Violence Policy

The Board of Supervisors Policy C-27 regarding Workplace Violence & Threats.

Do you have questions regarding Workplace Violence?

If you have further questions regarding Workplace Violence, please contact the Safety Loss Control Division at [email protected] or (951) 955-3520.