FACTS

1. Escalation Warning Signs: Verbal aggression, clenched fists, pacing, or hostile tone signal rising tension that can quickly transition into violent behavior.
2. Threat Indicators: Direct threats, intimidating comments, or fixation on a grievance indicate a high-risk individual who may move toward action.
3. Environmental Vulnerabilities: Uncontrolled access points, isolated work areas, and inadequate visibility increase the chance of surprise attacks or assaults.
4. High-Risk Interactions: Disciplinary meetings, customer disputes, terminations, and enforcement tasks often trigger emotional reactions that escalate into violence.
5. Delayed Reporting: Workers who ignore or minimize early warning cues allow threatening behavior to grow unchecked, increasing the likelihood of physical […]

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