Workplace Violence Hazard Assessments

Recognizing Inappropriate Employee Behavior

Inappropriate behavior is often a warning sign of potential hostility or violence. When left unchecked it can escalate to higher levels. Employees or students who exhibit the following behaviors should be reported to their supervisor and Security & Public Safety for investigation and follow-up:

• Unwelcome name-calling, obscene language, and other abusive behavior and intimidation through direct or veiled threats.
• Throwing objects in the workplace regardless of the size or type of object being thrown or whether a person is the target of a thrown object (work surfaces should be cleared of hot liquids or other objects that can be picked up and thrown, especially in areas when dealing with the public and during situations involving employee discipline).
• Physically touching another employee in an intimidating, malicious or sexually harassing manner. That includes such acts as hitting, slapping, poking, kicking, pinching, grabbing, and pushing.

Also in Workplace Violence:

• Introduction
• CUNY Workplace Violence Policy
• Policy
• Scope
• Definitions
• Reporting of incidents
• Responsibilities
• Education
• Confidentiality
• Retaliation
• The Graduate Center's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
• Workplace Violence Hazard Assessments
• Is Your Workplace at Risk?
• Recognizing Inappropriate Employee Behavior
• Warning Signs of Potentially Violent Individuals
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Workplace Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking
• Stalking
• Safety Tips at Work
• For Further Assistance and Resources