Mass shootings have become more common across the country in recent years, making it even more critical for employers to ensure that their workplaces are safe and that workers understand how to handle active shooter scenarios.
Many employers offer training on procedures to follow if workplace violence might occur. The training also teaches employees how to defuse potentially dangerous situations at their workplace. For example, what should you do if a dispute erupts between two angry co-workers, or what if an employee's abusive boyfriend shows up at the workplace with a gun?
"Any workplace safety training should be tailored to fit the needs of the specific employer, but should include training on how to address scenarios, including active shooters, regardless of whether they are a co-worker, manager or someone outside of the company," said Kate Gallen, an attorney with Polsinelli in Kansas City, Mo.
"Strong workplace security trainings address the highest-risk scenarios for employees, and risk varies dramatically, depending on industry, location, prior history, etc.," said Alana Genderson, an attorney with Morgan Lewis in Washington, D.C. "For example, an employee who is public-facing encounters different risks than your typical office worker."
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), factors that may increase the risk of workplace violence include:
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