Workplace Violence: Urgent Call for Employers to Prioritize Safety Measures

The tragic killing of a woman by her ex-colleague underscores the urgent need for improved occupational safety and health measures, as a survey reveals rampant workplace violence among employees.

• Following the murder of a woman by a stalker colleague, her father advocates for stronger employer actions to ensure occupational safety and health in the workplace.
• A recent survey by a charitable organization found that nearly one-third of employees reported experiencing workplace violence or abuse in the past year, prompting calls for change.
• The charity emphasized the need for accountability and proposed stronger laws and better training to combat the alarming statistics surrounding workplace violence, which they deemed shocking and unacceptable.