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AICrime reduction matters

No. 10: Prevention of occupational violence

ISSN 1448-1383
23 September 2003

Abstract

Measures for the prevention of occupational violence are summarised. A comprehensive occupational violence prevention strategy has three parts: reducing risks through structural change, which involves the application of CPTED principles to the work environment; reducing risks through administrative controls, such as the adoption of a policy of zero tolerance for workplace violence and the establishment of risk control strategies such as regular violence vulnerability audits and emergency response teams; and communicating strategies to staff, including disseminating policies and practices throughout the organisation and providing preventive training.