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Workplace violence is the act or threat of violence directed toward people at work or on duty. It can happen to any type of worker in any work setting, but some workers have a higher risk. Learn more about the causes, effects, and prevention of workplace violence.
This report measures the rates, characteristics, and consequences of workplace violence in the U.S. in 2019. It compares different occupations, victim-offender relationships, injury severity, and time trends of workplace violence.
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Since the 1980s, violence has been recognized as a leading cause of occupational mortality and mor bidity. On average, 1.7 million workers are injured each year, and more than 800 die as a result of workplace violence (WPV) [Bureau of Justice Statistics 2001; BLS 2005]. These tragic deaths and
Watch a 21-minute video on how to prevent workplace violence based on NIOSH research and other sources. Download the transcript or access a case study on violence in health care.
A previous NCVS supplement on workplace violence revealed that only 60% of respondents reported that their employer had written guidelines regarding workplace violence. Fewer than one third of respondents had ever participated in a workplace violence prevention training (9). Workplace violence falls under OSHA’s General Duty Clause that ...
How health workers viewed their workplace had a big impact on their stress from the COVID-19 pandemic. When they reported trusting their management, health workers had fewer symptoms of burnout. This shows that positive, supportive workplaces may act as a buffer and lessen the mental distress health workers experience.
This report compares self-reported mental health symptoms and working conditions of health workers and other workers in 2018 and 2022. It finds that health workers experienced more burnout, anxiety, and depression in 2022, and that positive working conditions were associated with lower odds of poor mental health.
Physical violence is when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by using physical force. Sexual violence is forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in a sex act, sexual touching, or a non-physical sexual event (e.g., sexting) when the partner does not or cannot consent.
Physical violence during pregnancy affects both the pregnant person and the baby. Violence can result in bodily injury, head trauma, pregnancy complications, premature birth, low birth weight, and other adverse outcomes. 5 10 11 12 People who experience violence during pregnancy may be less likely to attend prenatal care visits. 13. After pregnancy