Steps To Mass Violence Preparation PA Human Resource Managers Should Follow

By Thomas Turner


There was a time when people believed schools and workplaces were among the safest places to be. That's not so today. Kids who have been bullied and employees who have been fired can, and do, decide to exact revenge against people they feel wronged them, and anyone else who gets in the way. Even in small communities, the mass violence preparation PA companies take is becoming normal and necessary.

It must begin before anyone becomes an employee. It is more important than ever before to take the time to delve into a job applicant's personal background. This includes checking references, police reports, and social media accounts. Drug screening should be mandatory no matter the position being filled. Even credit reports will tell the human resources personnel whether the applicant is prone to financial instability.

Any interviewer who discovers domestic abuse in the background of a job applicant must note it. Unless the individual has addressed the issue, gotten professional help, and completed a credible program he should be passed on. If current employees are experiencing domestic abuse issues, they need to be able to discuss their situations with someone in management. With information companies can take steps to protect employees from possible intrusion.

It's becoming common for individuals to confront spouses in the workplace. The party with the problem knows this is where he will find the other person. He might have visited the office previously. When human resources knows a confrontation is a possibility, the manager can distribute pictures of the individual throughout the company. A description of the individual's vehicle and license plate number can be turn over to security.

It is critical that employees understand what they must do in the case of an emergency. Everyone should know that running, hiding, and fighting are the most effective responses, in that order. How individual employees react in a crisis situation will determine which of these responses is used. Role playing can be an effective tool to help employees practice for a real emergency.

Employees need to be encouraged to say something if they see inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Workers should understand that they can contact management and be protected from any backlash. Employees should be discouraged from taking matters into their own hands or reporting on co-workers based on religious or political beliefs.

Tempers can flare, and tensions can get high in the workplace at times. If any employee takes anger to an inappropriate level, it is time for a human resources officer to step in. The individual must be treated with empathy and care. If the incident is a serious infraction, the person needs to understand that a report will be placed in the personnel file. The employee in question must see the report and sign off on it.

Any time an employee makes a direct threat against someone in the company, calling law enforcement is the right thing to do. They can provide extra protection along with security. It's better to be well prepared than unpleasantly surprised.




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