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Violence in The Workplace: 1.0 Purpose and Scope
Violence in The Workplace: 1.0 Purpose and Scope
1.1 This procedure is intended to protect staff performing work for AECOM from identifiable risk of a violent
encounter.
1.2 Applies to all AECOM Middle East based employees and operations.
2.1 Violence - The use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself,
another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has
a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm,
maldevelopment or deprivation
3.0 References
None.
4.0 Procedure
4.1 Restrictions
4.1.1 Staff may not instigate or participate in acts of violence except in self defence.
4.1.2 Staff may not work alone when there is an identified risk of exposure to violence unless
adequate security measures are taken.
4.1.3 On public visitations, staff may not enter premises posted with ‘Beware of Animal’ signs
unless the Owner has confirmed that staff will be safe.
4.3 Training
4.3.1 Staff will be oriented to the potential risk of violence and instructed how to identify and
respond to violent situations.
4.3.2 Staff who regularly works in locations where there is an elevated exposure to violence or if
required by regulation shall receive Violence in the Workplace training.
4.7 Reporting
4.7.1 All acts of violence will be reported to your supervisor, manager, or AECOM’s Human
Resources and /or Safety Health and Environment department in a prompt manner.
4.7.2 Report any physical contact or extreme threats to the local authorities immediately and
summon assistance as needed.
4.7.3 Staff reporting an injury or adverse symptom as a result of an incident of violence will be
advised to consult a physician for treatment or referral.
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