The number of violent events, some involving disgruntled
employees, demonstrates that violence in the workplace is an
increasingly problematic issue that employers must learn to
effectively minimize and work to prevent. This is important in the
construction industry where there is interaction with the public,
open jobsites, high turnover and the added responsibility of
working with dangerous products and equipment. In an article
written for Construction Executive, Denver associate, Micah Dawson
shares processes that every employer should have in place to
prevent internal threats of violence, including pre-hire background
screenings, policies on bullying and unprofessional behavior and
paying attention to ongoing issues. In his conclusion, Micah wrote,
"No perfect plan is currently available, but begin taking
proactive steps to avoid these situations and minimize the risk to
the workplace."
