OSHA Cites Mental Health Association (continued from page 6)


As a result, OSHA has cited the facility with a serious violation of the agency's "general duty clause" for failing to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious injury or death. A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.


"This citation points to the clear and pressing need for this employer, and other employers in this industry, to develop a comprehensive and effective program to proactively address workplace violence situations that imperil the safety and health of their workers," said Jeffrey A. Erskine, OSHA's area director in Andover. "Prevention, protection, awareness, training and communication are critical to protecting these workers against death or serious injuries."


The citation includes a number of suggested and feasible means of abatement that the facility can pursue to address the workplace violence issue, including:


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DECISIONPOINTcontinued from page 1 Did the court agree with the company’s decision to discharge the employees for violation of their zero tolerance workplace violence policy or did they decide that it was protect activity under the NLRB?


National Labor Relations Act


Under the National Labor Relations Act, employees have a right, protected by federal law, to attempt to organize a union or to participate in group or collective action concerning their terms and conditions of employment.


If an


employee believes that his or her rights under this act have been violated, the employee can file a charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).


Go to Page 11 to see the Courts decision. Survey Says: Over 56% of USA Employees Say Their Boss Is a Bully


A recent survey by TipTopJob of over 1000 respondents found that over 56% of employees report their boss to be a bully. A high figure but less than a survey of European employees’ shows, of which 77% say their boss was a bully. Bullying takes the form of many different things including belittling, shouting, degrading work and much more. To read more click here.


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