Work Place Violence Preparing for the Unthinkable Kenny Ray Safety Director Martin Transport, Inc. Kilgore, Texas TXTA/SMC Fall Conference Kerrville, Texas September 15, 2016

Louisville Lu – ee - vill Louisville Lu – is - vill One hallmark of a Safety Professional is decisiveness… So, how do you pronounce the capital of Kentucky? Louisville Lu – ee - vill Louisville Lu – is - vill OR 9/15/2016 kr

Actually, the capital of Kentucky is pronounced… “Frankfort” 9/15/2016 kr

The leading cause of death, in the workplace, for males is… Natural causes Trips, slips and falls Chemical exposure Vehicle crashes None of the above 9/15/2016 kr

The leading cause of death, in the workplace, for males is… Natural causes Trips, slips and falls Chemical exposure Vehicle crashes None of the above 9/15/2016 kr

The leading cause of death, in the workplace, for females is… Natural causes Trips, slips and falls Chemical exposure Vehicle crashes None of the above 9/15/2016 kr

The leading cause of death for females in the workplace is… HOMICIDE 9/15/2016 kr

So, what exactly is your job as a safety professional? 9/15/2016 kr

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Occupational, Safety and Health Act of 1970 Section 5 – Duties: (a) Each employer: (1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; (2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act. 9/15/2016 kr

“OSHA General Duty Clause” Occupational, Safety and Health Act of 1970 Section 5 – Duties: (a) Each employer: (1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; “OSHA General Duty Clause” 9/15/2016 kr

What is “Workplace Violence”? The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) says… “Workplace violence is violent acts (including physical assaults and threats of assaults) directed toward persons at work or on duty.” 9/15/2016 kr

PLUS – Incidents are grossly under-reported! Scope of the Workplace Violence Problem (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Affects >500,000 employees each year >$55 million in lost wages each year >1,800,100 lost work days each year >$40 billion annual economic loss Civil Suits following incidents Average $500,000 out-of-court settlements Average $3 million jury awards PLUS – Incidents are grossly under-reported! 9/15/2016 kr

General Types of Workplace Violence Stranger – No connection to business Customers – “Served” by business Co-Workers – Business relationship Personal Relations – Relationship outside of the business 9/15/2016 kr

Active Shooter Incidents (FBI) Average 16.4 incidents/year 80% occur in the workplace 10% in government facilities 25% in educational facilities 45% in commercial businesses Most overall victims selected at random Most females shot by a relative/partner 9/15/2016 kr

So what, why should I care? Ethical Issue Morality Profitability Legal Issues 9/15/2016 kr

U.S. Business Response 40% have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) 38% have conducted EAP training 33% have conducted a security audit 28% have conducted Active Shooter drills 11% have taken no action (Non-Issue) 1% have taken no action (Fear of litigation) The Executive Employer Survey Littler-Mendelson 07/12/2016 9/15/2016 kr

Workplace Violence Prevention: Program and Policy Assess and quantify risk Develop comprehensive written policy Create or modify Emergency Action Plan Train all employees (Initial & Refresher) Conduct Active Shooter drills Evaluate, review and modify program as needed 9/15/2016 kr

Keys to a Successful Program Management Commitment Employee Participation Worksite Analysis Hazard Prevention & Control Training and Drills Accurate Records Continual Improvement 9/15/2016 kr

Treat everyone with respect! What is THE single most effective practice your company can use to prevent workplace violence? Treat everyone with respect! 9/15/2016 kr

Available Resources Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Safety Council (NSC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 9/15/2016 kr