LRD guides and handbook November 2024

Protecting workers from violence and abuse at work

Introduction

Introduction [page 1] (618 words)

Even before the wave of far-right violence that swept the country in August 2024, unions reported that groups of workers were already suffering ...
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Chapter 1

1. What is work-related violence and who does it affect? [page 5] (239 words)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines work-related violence as: “Any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in ...
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The extent of work-related violence and aggression [page 5] (1,593 words)

Types of violent behaviour [page 9] (160 words)

Causes of work-related violence [page 9] (590 words)

Who is most at risk? [page 11] (236 words)

The impact of violence on workers and organisations [page 12] (370 words)

Chapter 2

2. The law [page 13] (124 words)

Work-related violence is not explicitly referenced in health and safety law. However, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulator advises that ...
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Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations [page 13] (756 words)

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) [page 15] (436 words)

Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations [page 16] (154 words)

Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations [page 16] (60 words)

Enforcement of health and safety law [page 16] (178 words)

Protection against assault for particular groups of workers [page 17] (744 words)

Domestic violence [page 19] (249 words)

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme [page 19] (238 words)

Union demands for reform of health and safety law on preventing, controlling and reporting work-related violence [page 20] (505 words)

Case law developments [page 21] (1,272 words)

Chapter 3

3. Guidance on tackling violence at work [page 25] (1,282 words)

Online HSE guidance on violence and aggression at work sets out a five-step process for controlling the risks: ...
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Provide support for workers [page 28] (121 words)

Union guidance [page 29] (3,196 words)

Racist and far-right violence [page 37] (626 words)

Sexual violence [page 39] (259 words)

Domestic violence [page 39] (391 words)

Chapter 4

4. Union action to tackle violence and aggression at work [page 41] (336 words)

Unions say both governments and employers should be doing much more to protect their members from being attacked and abused at work and are ...
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Safeguarding school support staff – the 5-phase plan to end violence and abuse at work [page 42] (81 words)

Freedom from Fear [page 42] (276 words)

Railway safety [page 42] (257 words)

A roadmap to improve bus worker safety in Scotland [page 43] (322 words)

Supporting and dealing with pupil behaviour in schools [page 44] (440 words)

Striking in response to violence and abuse in schools [page 45] (148 words)

Body-worn cameras [page 45] (44 words)

Exclusion of MPs under investigation for violent or sexual offences [page 46] (129 words)

Get Me Home Safely [page 46] (632 words)

Domestic violence [page 48] (67 words)

Further information

Further information [page 48] (63 words)

CWU ‘bite back’ campaign video re dog attacks: Taking the Lead Part 4 - Royal Mail with Mark Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n3JLn1vQuo ...
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