Violence In The Workplace

A growing concern among workers in both the public and private sector is safety from violence while at work. In response to this concern it is important that every employee be aware that violence and threats of violence are unacceptable workplace behaviors. Violence in the workplace involves more than the use of weapons. It can include shoving, harassing, and hitting as well as other acts.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not tolerate any actions that threaten its employees.  Any such action will be dealt with immediately by management personnel and/or Security.  This includes verbal and physical  harassment, verbal and physical threats and any actions that may cause others to feel unsafe in our workplace.  It is the responsibility of all employees and management to report threatening actions whenever they occur to management and to Security  All threatening incidents will be investigated by management and documented in personnel files.  For additional information, please visit the Emergency Procedures for Employees by Building website at http://finance.ky.gov/internal/emergency/.

If a threat of violence occurs in the workplace, from employees or from customers, the supervisor must be made aware of the threat.  If an incident of violence occurs at work it is important to provide employees in that work setting with psychological care within 24-48 hours by contacting either the Kentucky Employee Assistance Program at (502) 564-5788 or the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Board at (502) 564-0131.