8.5 Workplace Violence

The purpose of this policy is to minimize the potential risk of personal injuries to employees at work and to reduce the possibility of damage to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois property in the event someone, for whatever reason, may be unhappy with the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois decision or action by an employee.

Employees should not engage in either physical or verbal confrontation with a potentially violent individual. If an employee encounters an individual who is threatening immediate harm to an employee or visitor on the premises, the employee should contact an emergency agency (such as 911) immediately.

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