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TEXT VERSION OF SLIDE: Title: Hazard Prevention and Control: Post-Incident Response Procedures Type: Text and Picture Slide Content: Get medical help for injured victims Report incident to police and other autorities Inform management about the incident Secure the premises to safeguard evidence Prepare incident report immediately Several types of assistance can be incorporated into post-incident responses: Trauma crisis counseling Critical incident stress debriefing Employee assistance programs [Includes two photos. First photo is a colloge with two scenes: one depicting a doctor examing a female patient, and a man in a wheelchair exiting an elevator. Second photo is of two business men talking.] Speaker Notes: Other administrative controls include developing and implementing procedures for the correct use of physical barriers, such as enclosures and pass-through windows; developing and implementing emergency procedures for workers to use in case of a robbery or security; and require workers to report all assaults or threats to a supervisor or manager. Administrative controls worker only if they are followed. Employers should monitor workers regularly to ensure that proper work practices are being used. Victims of workplace violence suffer a variety of consequences, in addition, to their actual physical injuries. These may include: Short-term and long-term psychological trauma Fear of returning to work Changes in relationships with coworkers and family Feelings of incompetence, guilt, powerlessness Feel of criticism by supervisors or managers Consequently, a strong follow-up program for these workers will not only help them to deal with these problems, but also help prepare to confront or prevent future incidents of violence. Page last updated: 03/15/2010