Policy 8130.2: Workplace Violence Prevention
The Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District is committed to the safety and security of our employees. Workplace violence presents a serious occupational safety hazard to our school community.
Workplace violence is defined as any physical assault or act of aggressive behavior occurring where employees perform any work-related duty in the course of their employment including but not limited to an attempt or threat, whether verbal or physical, to inflict physical injury upon an employee; any intentional display of force which would give an employee reason to fear or expect bodily harm; intentional and wrongful physical contact with a person without their consent that entails some injury; or stalking an employee with the intent of causing fear of material harm to the physical safety and health of such employee when such stalking has arisen through and in the course of employment.
Acts of violence against any of our employees where any work-related duty is performed will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action will be taken, including involving law enforcement authorities when warranted. All employees are responsible for helping to create an environment of mutual respect for each other as well as clients and visitors, following all policies, procedures and practices, and for assisting in maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
All employees will participate in the annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training Program. All employees are responsible for notifying their supervisor or other designated contact person of any violent incidents or threatening behavior in the workplace, including threats they have witnessed or received, or have been told that another person has witnessed or received. All acts of workplace violence will be promptly and thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken, including contacting law enforcement where necessary.
Designated Contact Person: Lisa Wade
Title: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
Department: District Office
Phone: 315-692-1212
E-mail: lwade@fmschools.org
As required by Labor Law §27-b, the district will develop and implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Program to comply with the law and its implementing regulations. The Program will include:
- A statement regarding the risk factors present in the workplace;
- The methods the district will use to prevent incidents of violence in the workplace;
- The methods and means by which the district will address specific identified hazards;
- A system to report workplace violence incidents in writing;
- A written outline for employee training; and
- A plan for annual review and
This policy must be posted where notices to employees are normally posted.
Ref: Labor Law §27-b
12 NYCRR §800.6