Risks of Violence in the Workplace: Regulations and Their Implementation in Sweden (From The Victimology Handbook: Research Findings, Treatment, and Public Policy, P 361-371, 1990, Emilio Viano, ed. -- See NCJ-126951)

• NCJ Number: 126975
• Author(s): H Leymann; K Baneryd
• Date Published: 1990
• Length: 12 pages
• Sale Source: Garland Publishing, Inc.
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper describes victim legislation and research in Sweden that has stemmed from the risk of criminal violence and psychological harm in the workplace.

Abstract

Bank employees, social workers, mental health workers, and those in many other occupations face the risk of violence in the workplace. This has spurred labor unions to pressure authorities to adopt workplace safety regulations. Regulations have been developed to address not only the risks of violence, but the psychological and social aspects of the workplace. The Swedish Work Environment Act is designed to protect employees from physical and mental hazards and enhance job satisfaction. Measures focus on safe work routines, facilities and equipment, technical supervision, alarms, and safety routines and training. Support services for employees subjected to violence or the threat of violence are also mandated. Current victim research is focusing on aspects of victimization and secondary victimization by the mass media and the court system. Three examples are provided of health-care programs that address the risk of victimization. 4-item bibliography