1. Workplace Violence:
Ingredients for Disaster

2. Jim Merrill

3. Workplace Violence
Images of violence permeate our daily
lives through TV, media, films and
video games.

4. Workplace Violence
People have become accustomed to
violence and the tolerance level is very
high.

5. Copycat Mentality
The copycat mentality allows people
with violent tendencies to copy the
violence they see in the media.

6. Mental Illness
Mental illness is a core ingredient in
violent events.

7. Mental Illness
Most mentally ill people aren’t
dangerous, but a small percentage can
be if they aren’t under treatment.

8. Low Coping Skills
People with low or no coping skills
don’t have the ability to deal with
negative events and may become
violent.

9. Workplace Violence
Organizations that are unable or
ineffective in dealing with troubled
individuals play a part in workplace
violence.

10. Workplace Violence
Companies need to put in place
policies, procedures and training for
employees and managers to identify
warning signs of potential violence.

11. Workplace Violence
Companies need to have a critical
incident team in place so when a
concern occurs, there are experts who
can help work out the problem.

12. Workplace Violence:
Ingredients for Disaster