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Violence in the workplace is a
serious safety and health issue. Its most extreme form, homicide, is the
fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States. According
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
(CFOI),
there were 564 workplace homicides in 2005 in the United States, out of a total
of 5,702 fatal work injuries. [More...]
Environmental conditions associated with workplace assaults have been identified
and control strategies implemented in a number of work settings. OSHA has
developed guidelines and recommendations to reduce worker exposures to this
hazard but is not initiating rulemaking at this time.
The following questions link to
information relevant to workplace violence.
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What OSHA standards apply?
Federal Registers | Standard Interpretations |
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What are possible solutions to prevent workplace violence? |
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What additional information is available?
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