Get your free report and more information about getting the training you need to prevent and survive workplace violence at: http://www.wcinternational.com Jeffrey M. Miller is an internationally-recognized workplace violence specialist and self defense expert. He is the co-author of the upcoming book, "Workplace Violence In The Mental and General Healthcare Setting." Call his office at: 570-988-2228
Contrary to popular belief, workplace violence does not always involve one employee attacking another. Another popular misconception is that a workplace violence incident must occur within your company's walls for it to be considered such.
But, the reality is that, the opposite is often true in many cases!
Put these two misconceptions together and you will see that there is a group of workers who often go without the necessary training to be protected against violence on the job. And these employees are - utility workers!
In fact, utility workers, especially those performing disconnection duties, are among those most-often attacked on the job! If you can see how these service personnel are seen by non-paying customers in the same light as "repo men" who are taking away something they need - you will see why it is vitally important to implement training that will protect the utility worker from the threat of workplace violence attacks!
I have spoken to workers and consultants in the utility field and they all agree that the number of attacks on utility workers is on a level that most people couldn't even imagine.
Some of the types of attacks on utility workers include:
- Tackling or being wrestled to the ground
- Being punched, kicked, and even bitten
- Confrontations with customers armed with guns, knives, clubs...
In today's world, especially in these trying times, workplace violence isn't just something that happens "every now and then." Violence in the workplace is an everyday occurrence.
With 17 to 20 employees being murdered every week on the job, and another 18,000 people a year being beaten, raped, robbed, or otherwise assaulted, the likelihood of one of your employees being attacked is not a possibility - it's a given!
Regardless of the "workplace," whether it be a hospital, factory, convenience store, office, or even a customer's home...
...employees - including utility workers - should be trained in at least basic self defense strategies that would allow them to defuse, de-escalate, escape from or defend themselves against a violent attack!
If you are serious about getting effective self defense training for yourself and your employees, then I recommend that you begin by reading the new report called, "Attack-Proof Your Facility!" It's available free and can be downloaded here:
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