Workplace violence can happen anytime and anywhere. Are you prepared to handle a violent event where you work, shop, or recreate? Please take some time to watch this short video for tips on how to handle a violent workplace situation.
AVOID starts with your state of mind.
- Pay attention to your surroundings
- Have an exit plan
- Move away from the source of the threat as quickly as possible
- The more distance and barriers between you and the threat, the better
DENY when getting away is difficult or maybe even impossible.
- Keep distance between you and the source
- Create barriers to prevent or slow down a threat from getting to you
- Turn the lights off and silence your phone
- Remain out of sight and quiet by hiding behind large objects
DEFEND because you have the right to protect yourself.
- If you cannot AVOID or DENY, be prepared to DEFEND yourself.
- Be aggressive and committed to your actions
- Do not fight fairly. THIS IS ABOUT SURVIVAL.
Information courtesy of the ALERRT program of Texas State University.
Learn more at www.avoiddenydefend.org and www.ready.gov/public-spaces#content