WHAT'S AT STAKE

Horseplay is rough play, practical jokes and other physical humor which can endanger workers. Horseplay at work is also linked to bullying behavior. In those cases, jokes are actually harassment targeting new workers or others who, in someone's opinion, do not fit in with the crew.

WHAT'S THE DANGER

A victim's explosive anger is one danger arising from horseplay. Even if a certain prank doesn't cause physical injury, it could bring dangerous retaliation. Workplace "joking" has resulted in fatally stabbed jokers. And even the most light-hearted horseplay can distract workers for a second and cost someone a serious […]