Worksite Analysis
A worksite analysis is an important part of a workplace violence prevention program. It helps to identify existing or potential hazards with the goal of controlling or eliminating them. The analysis entails reviewing specific procedures or operations that contribute to hazards and specific areas where hazards may develop.
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Standard EC.02.01.01
The hospital manages safety and security risks.
EP 17
The hospital conducts an annual worksite analysis related to its workplace violence prevention program. The hospital takes actions to mitigate or resolve the workplace violence safety and security risks based upon findings from the analysis.
Note
A worksite analysis includes a proactive analysis of the worksite, an investigation of the hospital’s workplace violence incidents, and an analysis of how the program’s policies and procedures, training, education, and environmental design reflect best practices and conform to applicable laws and regulations.
Standard EC.02.01.01
The organization manages safety and security risks.
EP 17
The organization conducts an annual worksite analysis related to its workplace violence prevention program. The organization takes actions to mitigate or resolve the workplace violence safety and security risks based upon findings from the analysis.
Note
A worksite analysis includes a proactive analysis of the worksite, an investigation of the organization’s workplace violence incidents, and an analysis of how the program’s policies and procedures, training, education, and environmental design reflect best practices and conform to applicable laws and regulations.
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Tips and Actionable Strategies
Consider these tips and explore the collection of curated resources, strategies and practices to help you conduct an appropriate worksite analysis.
- Involve staff in hazard assessment walk-throughs, encouraging them to share their safety concerns.
- Consider deviations in operational procedures such as the bypass of security controls to prevent violence.
- Don’t delay in addressing hazards identified in the walk-through — mitigate risks promptly.
- Welcome staff suggestions for procedural changes that may reduce the risk of violence in their work area.
- Use the worksite analysis to train staff on the safety and security risks associated with their work area.
- Communicate the program, expectations, results, and actions regularly.