This section provides advice on how to define violence at work, the different kinds of workplace violence, who is at risk, statistics and the danger of failing to control the risks.

A useful list of legislation relevant to violence at work; details the legal duties of employers and employees; the regulatory role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE); and references case law examples.

Explains the components necessary for an effective workplace violence reduction strategy, including implementing a Violence at Work Policy and incident reporting system. Signposts to a range of risk reduction interventions including staff training and PPE.

Provides advice on choosing a violence prevention Training Provider, covering threat recognition, verbal de-escalation and conflict management. Includes a list of UK based training organisations specialising in prevention and management of violence and aggression.

Links to Security Consultants providing specialist advice on workplace violence prevention and associated interventions, including pre-employment screening, access controls, environment design, Alarms, CCTV, Restraint Equipment and more.

Provides information and supportive advice for employees on how to avoid becoming a victim of violence at work and also includes links to sources of legal advice about whistle-blowing and compensation claims.