Workplace ViolenceOnline version What is it? by Snoopy Brown 1 What is disruptive or threatening behavior? 2 What is violent behavior? 3 How can you deal with conflicts at work effectively? Behavior that disturbs, interfers with, or prevents normal work functions or activities. Yelling, using profanity, or verbally abusing others. Waving arms or fists. Physical actions short of actual contact, such as moving forward agressively. Oral or written threats to people or property. A physical assault with weapons. A physical assault without weapons. Throwing things, pounding on a desk or door, destroying property. Specific threats to inflict physical harm. Report problems before they escalate. Promote a healthy, positive method of airing and resolving problems that do not disrupt the workplace, or harm or frighten others.
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