4 Things You Need to Know

Violence in the workplace is becoming increasingly common with often fatal consequences. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cites that every year, 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence, and many more incidents go unreported. Homicides account for ten percent of all fatal occupational injuries. The number of workplace homicides in the U.S. reached 500 in 2016 — an 83 percent increase over 2015 — and that number is climbing.