Workplace Violence: Ingredients for Disaster

Jim Merrill

Workplace Violence

Images of violence permeate our daily lives through TV, media, films and video games.

Workplace Violence

People have become accustomed to violence and the tolerance level is very high.

Copycat Mentality

The copycat mentality allows people with violent tendencies to copy the violence they see in the media.

Mental Illness

Mental illness is a core ingredient in violent events.

Mental Illness

Most mentally ill people aren’t dangerous, but a small percentage can be if they aren’t under treatment.

Low Coping Skills

People with low or no coping skills don’t have the ability to deal with negative events and may become violent.

Workplace Violence

Organizations that are unable or ineffective in dealing with troubled individuals play a part in workplace violence.

Workplace Violence

Companies need to put in place policies, procedures and training for employees and managers to identify warning signs of potential violence.

Workplace Violence

Companies need to have a critical incident team in place so when a concern occurs, there are experts who can help work out the problem.

Workplace Violence: Ingredients for Disaster