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of a workplace that is psychologically, emotionally, and physically healthy for all
employees of (Company).

Other risk factors for workplace violence include domestic violence issues our staff may
have about which we may be unaware, poor conflict resolution skills of some staff, and
any drug or alcohol abuse by any staff members while at work.

We can do more to prevent workplace violence. Moving forward, I recommend that we
consider reading the FBI’s report on workplace violence at http://www.fbi.gov/publica-
tions/violence.pdf and also consider technical assistance consultation from no-cost gov-
ernment or SHRM resources so that we remain appraised of and follow current best
practices for workplace violence prevention and implement a policy.

Additionally, I recommend that all persons involved in decisions related to addressing
possible complaints about workplace bullying or workplace violence attend formal train-
ing on these issues. I will follow this memo up with a list of quality upcoming available
trainings in our area or via webinar.
We share a collective responsibility to ensure (Company)’s compliance with OSHA work-
place safety regulations. We also share a commitment to prevent liability exposure for
(Company) as well as personal liability exposure.
The resources below are free and available to us to use at any time. My membership in
SHRM provides free information, white papers, case-law information, and research capa-
bilities along with toolkits for how to best handle workplace bullying and workplace vio-
lence issues. I recommend that we use these resources in the future to ensure prudent
and educated decision-making processes related to instances of workplace bullying and
workplace violence.

http://www.fbi.gov/publications/violence.pdf

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/workplaceviolence/index.htm
http://www.workplacebullying.org/

http://www.shrm.org/
http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/osnr0026.pdf

http://NoJobIsWorthThis.com

I know we share a strong commitment to the consistent application of all (Company)’s
policies as well as compliance with all relevant city, state, and federal laws related to
workplace safety.

Additionally, I know we share an awareness of the importance of precedent in our deci-
sion-making processes and our handling of workplace safety issues in a prudent, respon-
sible, and legally compliant manner.

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