by LGB Support | Dec 19, 2019 | Education, Panic Alarm
Incidents of aggression towards employees are reportedly on the rise. A panic alarm system can be a highly effective way of providing reassurance to staff and, in the instance of a situation arising, helping prevent circumstances escalating into a harmful event. Once...
by LGB Support | Dec 19, 2019 | Healthcare, Workplace Violence
Violence against healthcare workers is, unfortunately, not uncommon. It is a worldwide issue and has been described as a “rising epidemic”. According to the American Nurses Association, one in four nurses is assaulted on the job The American College of Emergency...
by LGB Support | Dec 19, 2019 | Workplace Violence
Before being able to address responsibilities, it’s important to understand what’s defined as workplace violence. The exact definition may vary by country, but in the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines violence at work as: “any incident in which an...