Going to work should not mean stepping into the ring
By Corin Kelly
Wednesday, 27 April, 2016
Wednesday, 27 April, 2016
If you or a workmate have been threatened, abused or assaulted at work, you can use this Violence report form to tell the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWMA) about it. You can also report incidents of violence via the NSWNMA phone app.
All healthcare workers have the right to a safe workplace. Work-related violence is any incident in which someone is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.
It includes:
- throwing objects
- pushing, shoving, tripping, grabbing
- striking, kicking, scratching, biting, spitting or any other physical contact
- attacking with knives, guns, clubs or any other type of weapon.
Workers can be exposed to violence from a range of sources: clients, customers, patients, people in custody and members of the public.
There are many useful resources for managing the risks and aftermath of workplace violence.
Support for employees experiencing domestic violence is outlined here, including a list of warning signs as to whether a relationship could become abusive or violent.
You can download the App on iTunes or Android.
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