Occupational Health Guide to Violence in the Workplace

Most books on workplace violence focus on psychological profiles. Schneid examines the issue from a safety/health professional's viewpoint, taking all angles, legal issues, and potential ramifications into account.

List of contents

Foreward
Briefing and Analyzing a Case
Introduction
Overview and History
Individual Profiles and Warning Signs
Workplace Violence Prevention Programs
OSHA and Other Potential Liability
Workers Compensation Liability
Negligent Hiring
Negligent Retention
Negligent Supervision
Negligent Training
Negligent Security
Wrongful Death
Other Legal Considerations
What to Expect After an Incident
Selected Studies and Readings
Appendix A: Case Listing and Cites
Appendix B: NIOSH Information
Appendix C: OSHA Information
Appendix D: OSHA Guidelines
Appendix E: Employee Workplace Rights
Appendix F: OPM Guidelines and Selected Websites

About the author

Schneid, Thomas D.

Summary

Most books on workplace violence focus on psychological profiles. Schneid examines the issue from a safety/health professional's viewpoint, taking all angles, legal issues, and potential ramifications into account.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas D. Schneid, Schneid Thomas D.
• Assisted by: Thomas D. Schneid (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.12.1998
• EAN: 9781566703222
• ISBN: 978-1-56670-322-2
• No. of pages: 506
• Weight: 1110 g
• Series: Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; England, Wales, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, LAW / Health, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor / General, Health & safety issues, Health and safety in the workplace, Public Health & Safety Law, Public health and safety law