1. 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

2. 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
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3. Actually, the capital of Kentucky is pronounced… “Frankfort”
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. The leading cause of death for females in the workplace is…
HOMICIDE
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8. So, what exactly is your job as a safety professional?
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11. 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.
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12. “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”
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13. 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.”
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14. 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!
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. So what, why should I care?
Ethical Issue
Morality
Profitability
Legal Issues
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. Keys to a Successful Program
Management Commitment
Employee Participation
Worksite Analysis
Hazard Prevention & Control
Training and Drills
Accurate Records
Continual Improvement
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21. Treat everyone with respect!
What is THE single most effective practice your company can use to prevent workplace violence?
Treat everyone with respect!
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22. 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)
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