Violence at Work

• Author(s): Duncan Chappell, Vittorio Di Martino,
• Publisher: International Labour Office
• Pages: 165
• ISBN_10: 9221103358
  ISBN_13: 9789221103356
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / Labor / General , Business & Economics / Workplace Harassment & Discrimination , Political Science / General , Political Science / Labor & Industrial Relations , Political Science / Human Rights ,

Description:... The report is structured in three parts Part I is devoted to understanding violence at work. It covers the changing profile of violence; the commitment of the ILO (International Labour Office) in this area; an analysis of data displaying patterns and trends; areas and occupations most affected, vulnerable situations and groups; the social and economic costs of violence for individuals, the enterprise and the community; and various explanations of causes. Part II examines different types of response to violence at work, and identifies the best solutions. It includes an analysis of legislative and regulatory interventions; adaptation of existing legislation; emergence of specific legislation; growing attention to prevention strategies; new collective agreements to combat workplace violence; an analysis of policies and guidelines; their main messages about how to tackle violence at work effectively; guidance for specific occupations and specific types of violence. Part III considers the key lessons to be drawn, highlights the main messages, and suggests specific and practical action based on successful experience. Editor