<p>Violence Predictor Checklist (Organizations)</p><p>Is your workplace at risk for violence? Does it exhibit any of the following organizational risk factors that contribute to workplace violence? Check any descriptions or situations that apply. The more items that are checked, the greater the risk. </p><p>Attitudes & Environment ___ An autocratic or abusive management style ___ An atmosphere that tolerates bigotry, sexual harassment, or general disrespect or intolerance of others ___ Serious unresolved workplace issues ___ Past workplace violence incident(s) ___ Events generating great stress such as downsizing and layoffs, especially when poorly handled ___ Increased workloads for remaining employees ___ Labor-management antagonism ___ Inadequate physical security</p><p>Policies & Procedures ___ No clearly defined rules of conduct ___ Weak or non-existent policy against all forms of workplace violence ___ Negligent Human Resource practices - Negligent hiring, training, supervision, discipline (failure to be firm, fair, consistent, predictable, and timely), and retention ___ Ineffective or non-existent reporting procedures for workplace violence or threats ___ Failure to take immediate disciplinary action at the first indication of violence ___ Failure to warn employees in the "zone of danger" of impending violence ___ Failure to monitor dangerous employees after disciplinary action (including termination) </p><p>Training & Support ___ Lack of workplace training in awareness and prevention of workplace violence ___ No "facility survival" training for employees ___ No in-house employee counseling or support systems (employee assistance, peer support, conflict resolution, etc.) ___ No working relationship with local law enforcement for contingency planning ___ Failure to employ appropriate legal remedies ___ Poor or non-existent media relations </p><p>___ </p>