workplace violence and self-defence

Workplace violence in self-defence: what does the law say?

October 12, 2010 Andrew Lawson Health and Safety, Human Resources

Although some readers believe that any kind of workplace violence is inappropriate, there was a consensus that acting within reason to protect yourself is okay—nobody should be expected to “stand there and take a beating”.

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Workplace violence in self-defence: What do you think?

September 28, 2010 Andrew Lawson Health and Safety, Human Resources, Human Rights

If another worker attacks me at work, I’m going to protect myself. Does this law [the Occupational Health and Safety Act] say I can’t do that? What do you think?