Castro Benende’s Workplace Violence Policy Statement
Policy
The Castro Benende’s policy, as well as that of its management and workers, is to prevent any threatening or violent acts in the workplace. Castro Benende will act to make its workplace safe for both its employees and visitors. It is an inherent right of every employee and any other person involved in Castro Benende’s actions to be treated with deserved dignity and professionalism. It has been announced that employees are not permitted to use threats or engage in violent behavior. Moreover, the company will not tolerate any form of workplace violence caused by or against Castro Benende’s workers.
Prohibited Conduct
The following list exemplifies specific types of behavior considered to be violent:
- Inflicting physical harm.
- Threatening.
- intimidating by an aggressive or hostile behavior.
- Inflicting damage to others’ property.
- Wielding weapons.
Risk Reduction
The company does not expect employees to be adept at recognizing potentially dangerous situations. However, employees must still rely on their judgment and report any misbehavior to the appropriate authorities. Regardless of the situation, employees should not attempt to deal with it personally. In this context, Castro Benende advises keeping calm, not unnecessarily provoking the instigator, and informing the authorities without endangering other people.
Castro Benende’s Emergency Action Plan
Steps
The required steps for each potentially hazardous situation differ depending on the context. However, several steps can be generalized to apply to most of them. When an emergency occurs, individuals must act as swiftly as possible. Employees who witness the emergency should report it to their supervisors and further authorities, such as fire and rescue, the police, or medical aid if needed.
In case an emergency threatens all people within the building, there is a need to inform all staff members and visitors by raising the alarm and starting an evacuation. A swift response depends on knowing the escape routes and potentially safe zones. Thus, all trained employees and managers, specifically, are responsible for organizing the evacuation and ensuring no one is left behind.
Analysis
Emergencies can be categorized into three main groups: external, internal, and medical. Finding a secure location inside the building is usually the best when a weather-related disaster starts outside. This also involves natural disasters such as more dangerous earthquakes outside the building. Generally, many official notifications are issued before these events occur, so it is crucial to be ready to act swiftly once they happen.
The primary objective in situations involving problems inside the building, such as fire or a chemical spill, is to remove every person from danger. Therefore, all workers should be educated regarding the quickest and safest exit from the building to conduct an evacuation successfully. Additionally, it will be essential to ensure that customers or visitors within the facility can easily access the evacuation. A thorough awareness of a building’s layout might assist personnel in preparing for potential unforeseen circumstances.
Finally, an EAP needs to be started immediately if a person is hurt or harmed inside the facility. Staff members should be equipped to handle a variety of medical emergencies, including heart attacks, seizures, potential drownings, and others. Depending on the case, calling the nearby emergency medical services might be necessary. In this context, clarifying how the medical team can reach an injured person in time is vital.
Overall, keeping all EAP guidelines up-to-date is the only way to guarantee a successful emergency response. Hence, an EAP should be evaluated and updated at least once a year or more often if necessary. The efficacy of an EAP can be affected by hiring new personnel, facility redesigns, office modifications, renovations, and other factors. The implication is that all the changes made to the company’s activities and EAP must be thoroughly documented in their respective folders.