Creating a Safe Workplace

Is Your Workplace Prepared?

With so many recent tragedies regarding shootings in the workplace, it is a good time to review your safety policies and re-communicate them to your employees. An active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time. Providing information to employees and mentally rehearsing what to do in an active shooter situation can help when every second counts. Preparation is essential.
Good practices for coping with an active shooter situation include;
· Make sure employees are always aware of their environment and any possible dangers
· Employees should know at least two nearest exits in the workplace
· Employees should know to turn phones on mute so the active shooter is not aware of an employee’s location in case a phone call/text is received
· If an active shooter enters, employees should find the closest room and secure the door
· As a last resort, attempt to take the active shooter down. When the shooter is at close range and employees cannot flee, the chance of survival is much greater if there are attempts to incapacitate the shooter
· Call 911 when it is safe to do so
Where can you find help? Local Police Departments may provide training and helpful resources for employers. The Department of Homeland Security and OSHA also maintain valuable information. We are glad to provide you with more information and feel free to contact us at [email protected].