tailieunhanh - Industrial Safety and Health for Goods and Materials Services - Chapter 21

An ninh tại một trung tâm nhiều hơn nữa có thể nhìn thấy là cảnh báo cho những nhân gây nguy hiểm cho những người khác. 21,1 NƠI LÀM VIỆC AN NINH VÀ BẠO LỰC Có một liên minh rất chặt chẽ giữa an ninh và bạo lực. Các bước thực hiện để cung cấp an ninh thường giống như những người thực hiện để ngăn chặn bạo lực. Nếu bảo mật để được đầy đủ, nguy cơ của hành vi bạo lực sẽ được giảm. Nếu các hành vi bạo lực được ngăn chặn, bảo mật là một thành công. Vì. | 21 Workplace Security and Violence Security in a mall is much more visible as warning to those who endanger others. WORKPLACE SECURITY AND VIOLENCE There is a very close alliance between security and violence. Steps taken to provide security are often the same as those taken to prevent violence. If security were to be adequate the risk of violent acts would be reduced. If violent acts are prevented the security is a success. Thus this chapter provides a blended approach to security and safety. Many members of the workforce in the goods and material services sectors are in constant contact with the public and are very visible to the public. Background Workplace violence is a serious safety and health hazard in many workplaces. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS homicide is the second leading cause of death to American workers claiming the lives of 912 workers in 1996 and accounting for 15 of the 6112 fatal work injuries in the United States BLS 1997 . Violent incidents at work also resulted in 20 438 lost workday cases in 1994 BLS 1996 . Violence inflicted upon employees may come from many sources including customers robbers muggers relations acquaintances and coworkers to mention a few. Although workplace violence may appear to be random many incidents can be anticipated and avoided and security and preventive measures can be taken. Even 2008 by Taylor Francis Group LLC. where a potentially violent incident occurs a timely and appropriate response can prevent the situation from escalating and resulting in injury or death. High-Risk Establishments From 1980 to 1992 the overall rate of homicide was per 100 000 workers per year in the retail industry compared with a national average of per 100 000 workers NIOSH 1996 . Job-related homicides in retail trade accounted for 48 of all workplace homicides in 1996 BLS 1997 . The wide diversity within the retail industry results in substantial variation in levels of risk of violence. .