- Physical assault and/or threat
- Stalking or continuous harassment of another causing terror, fear, worry or intimidation
- Actions aimed at disrupting or sabotaging business operations
- Indirect threats such as, “I know where you live”
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OR A WITNESS
LIFE THREATENING
Call 9-1-1 immediately and advise the dispatcher of the following:
- Your name, location, and type of workplace violence
- Extent of injuries and if any weapon involved
- Location and description of perpetrator, if known
- Status of threat
NON-LIFE THREATENING
If no injuries occurred or there is no imminent danger:
- Advise your supervisor and/or Human Resources immediately
- Call the University Police if the situation may become life threatening (656-2222 or 9-1-1)
- Try to move to a safe area
PROFILE OF A WORKPLACE SUSPECT
- Irrational beliefs and ideas
- Fascination with weapons and acts of violence
- Expressions of a plan to hurt one’s self or others
- Incites fear among co-workers
- Displays unwarranted anger
- Violent reaction to criticism
- Noted change in usual behavior
- Feelings of being victimized
TYPES OF THREATS
- Written Threats: Notes, letters, or faxed messages
- Electronic Threats: Telephones, voice mail, cassette tapes, e-mail etc.
- Stalking: Following a person on or off site, repeatedly being in the same area when requested not to be, etc.
- Harassment: Unwelcome acts, gestures, verbal communication, or physical contact not resulting in physical harm
- Overheard Threats: Threats overheard which are directed against an employee or sabotage to property
IF CONFRONTED BY A THREATENING PERSON
- Leave the area/get out of harm’s way
- Call 911 immediately
If unable to leave the area:
- Try to stay at a safe distance
- Try to calm the threatening individual
- Try to get the attention of a co-worker so they can call emergency personnel
- Listen to the individual and let them do most of the talking
- Use delaying techniques to give the individual the opportunity to calm down
- Acknowledge the person’s feeling
- Be respectful and empowering
- Be reassuring and point out choices
Campus Emergencies – Dial 9-1-1 or (864) 656-2222
Clemson University is committed to protecting the health and safety of each employee by providing a work environment that is free of harassment, threats and acts of violence. In support of this initiative and consistent with University policies, Clemson University will not tolerate any threat, direct or implied, or physical conduct by any person which results in harm to people or property, or which harasses, disrupts or interferes with another’s work performance, or which creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile environment.
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EXAMPLES OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
- Physical assault and/or threat
- Stalking or continuous harassment of another causing terror, fear, worry or intimidation
- Actions aimed at disrupting or sabotaging business operations
- Indirect threats such as, “I know where you live”
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OR A WITNESS
Life Threatening
Call 911 immediately and advise the dispatcher of the following:
- Your name, location and type of workplace violence
- Extent of injuries, if any
- Weapon involved
- Location and description of perpetrator, if known
- Status of threat
Non-Life Threatening
If no injuries occurred or there is no imminent danger:
- Advise your supervisor and/or human resources immediately
- Call the Clemson University Police Department if the situation may become life threatening
- Try to move to a safe area
TYPES OF THREATS
- Written Threats: Notes, letters or faxed messages
- Electronic Threats: Telephones, voice mail, cassette tapes, e-mail, etc.
- Stalking: Following a person on- or off-site, repeatedly being in the same area when requested not to be, etc.
- Harassment: Unwelcome acts, gestures, verbal communication or physical contact not resulting in physical harm
- Overheard Threats: Threats overheard which are directed against an employee or sabotage to property
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PROFILE OF A WORKPLACE SUSPECT
- Irrational beliefs and ideas
- Fascination with weapons and acts of violence
- Expressions of a plan to hurt oneself or others
- Incites fear among co-workers
- Displays unwarranted anger
- Violent reaction to criticism
- Noted change in usual behavior
- Feelings of being victimized
IF CONFRONTED BY A THREATENING PERSON
Leave the area/get out of harm’s way.
Call 911 immediately.
If unable to leave the area:
- Try to stay at a safe distance
- Try to calm the threatening individual
- Try to get the attention of a co-worker so they can call emergency personnel
- Listen to the individual and let them do most of the talking
- Use delaying techniques to give the individual the opportunity to calm down
- Acknowledge the person’s feelings
- Be respectful and empowering
- Be reassuring and point out choices
DON’T:
- Belittle, criticize, agitate or argue with the person
- Reject all the person’s demands from the start
- Use body language or speech that challenges the individual
- Make sudden movements
- Make false statements or promises