Occupational Safety and
Health Association
U.S. Department of Labor
Summary from "Guidelines
for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Workers"
OSHA 3148-01R 2004
Recommendations: Elements of a program evaluation
As part of their overall program, employers should evaluate their safety program and security measures. Management should review the program regularly, and with each incident, to evaluate its success. Responsible parties (including managers, supervisors and employees) should reevaluate policies and procedures on a regular basis to identify deficiencies and take corrective action.
Management should share workplace violence prevention evaluation reports with all employees. Any changes in the program should be discussed at regular meetings of the safety committee, union representatives or other employee groups.
Processes involved in an evaluation include:
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