Preventing Violence And Harassment In The Workplace- Quiz

A worker asking you to move out of the way so he can get by

Assaulting or attempting to assault a worker

Kicking an object the worker is standing on

Leaving threatening notes for a worker

True

False

True

False

True

False

True

False

True

False

An employee, supervisor, or manager

A visitor, supplier, client, or consultant

Next of Kin

All of the above

Gender specific

Any comment or conduct of a sexual nature that is likely to cause an employee offence or humiliation

Any unwelcome, unsolicited sexual comments, gestures, physical contact or demands for sexual favours

All of the above

Remove yourself immediately from the situation

Try to resolve the situation

Call for assistance

Both a and b

Both a and c

To educate everyone of the importance of having a workplace violence and workplace harassment policy

To remind employers that they also need to take action with regards to domestic violence

To strengthen protections for workers from workplace violence and address workplace harassment

All of the above

Employer

Employee

The JHSC

All the above

Bullying

Intimidating or offensive jokes

Displaying or circulating offensive pictures or materials

Offensive or intimidating phone calls

Tell others when their actions or comments are offensive

Refrain from engaging in inappropriate behavior

Be familiar with all emergency procedures and best practices

All of the above

True

False

Keep a written record of dates, times, locations, details of what occurred and any witnesses

Keep copies of any notes, emails, or other written materials

Complete an incident report

Report concerns about the potential violence involving yourself or others

All of the above

True

False

True

False

True

False

True

False

True

False

True

False

True

False

Tell your Manager right away.

Respect the privacy of the person and not say anything.

Contact the police to get a restraining order.

Keep an eye on the situation and if it gets worse, then go to your Manager or Human Resources.

A written threat to physically hurt a worker

Making jabbing motions with an knife

Damaging a company laptop because you were angry at your boss

All of the above are examples of workplace violence

Politely but firmly confronting whoever is doing the harassing to communicate that the behavior is unwelcome and request that it stop

Calling the police

Calling Human Resources to report the issue

Waiting to see if the behavior happens again