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What Is Considered Violent Behaviour?
The following behaviour is considered to be violent:
striking, kicking, scratching, biting, spitting or any other type of direct physical contact
throwing objects
attacking with knives, guns, clubs or any other type of weapon
pushing, shoving, tripping grabbing
any form of indecent physical contact.
Physical attack is defined without consideration of the attacker’s intent. Therefore, a mentally disabled person who
does not have the capacity to have intent to harm, may still attack a person – this is still violence.
What Should You Do If You Experience Bullying Or Violence?
1.
Inform your direct line Manager of the incident, providing as many details as possible. If it is not appropriate
to inform this Manager, refer to the next line Manager as appropriate.
2.
The Manager will follow the issue resolution procedure to deal with this problem whilst at all times,
maintaining a level of confidentially as required by law and according to the request of the individual reporting the
incident .
This shall include:
Getting all the facts and determining that the incident is bullying or violence
Consulting and communicating with the person/s involved as necessary to resolve the issue to the
satisfaction of the person reporting the incident
Monitoring and following up to ensure no further incidents have occurred
Determining the need for any additional awareness or training for employees
3.
Should further bullying or violence occur, the Company Disciplinary Procedure shall be initiated?
Signed: ………………………………
Position:
Director
Date:…………………………………