Description

In the past 10 years, workplace violence has, on average, been the second leading cause of non-roadway fatalities in the United States. Despite this, it’s often overlooked as a significant workplace hazard. In this session, we’ll provide an overview of workplace violence trends and explore the situational and systemic risk factors contributing to violence. Next, we’ll explore the unique overlap between safety and security management and the importance of creating synergies between these often-conflicting entities. Finally, we’ll talk about promising safety technologies for violence prevention, along with their specific use cases.