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Protecting employees from violence in the work place is of critical importance across Canada. Although we do not normally go to work expecting it to occur, violence can happen at any work place and it can have a serious impact on those affected, their families, and the way employers do business. For this reason, paragraph 125(1)(z.16) of the Canada Labour Code requires employers under federal jurisdiction to “take the prescribed steps to prevent and protect against violence in the work place”. Part XX of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, “Violence Prevention in the Work Place”, contains the prescribed steps that must be implemented.

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1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Guide to the regulatory requirements

Step 1: Consultation and Participation
Step 2: Work Place Violence Prevention Policy
Step 3: Identification of Factors that Contribute to Work Place Violence
Step 4: Assessment
Step 5a and 5b: Controls
Step 6: Work Place Violence Prevention Measures Review

Procedures in Response to Work Place Violence
Notification and Investigation

Appendix A - Work Place Violence (WPV) Prevention Policy Checklist
Appendix B - Employee Survey
Appendix C - Examples of Work Place Violence Controls
Appendix D - Violence Prevention Program Review
Appendix E - Tips for Preventing and Managing Incidents of Violence

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Date Modified:
2011-12-06