Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Policy Summary

This policy affirms Nipissing University’s commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful and violence-free learning and working environment. It outlines the responsibilities of all members of the University community in preventing, reporting and responding to incidents or threats of workplace violence, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

In this policy, you will find: 

• Purpose 
• Application 
• Definitions 
• Responsibilities 
• Confidentiality 
• Summoning Immediate Assistance 
• Procedure for Reporting Workplace Violence/Threatening Behaviour 
• Procedure for Investigation 
• Right to Refuse Work 
• Summary Statement