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Town of Kentville Policy State
PurposeThis policy applies equally to all employees, contractors, public visitors, clients and an
Definitions2.1
"Workplace Violence" refers to physical acts of violence or threats to harm a person or
Verbal abuse can be using unwelcome, embarrassing, offensive, threatening o
Psychological abuse is an act which provokes fear or diminishes a person's digni
Sexual abuse is any unwelcome verbal or physical assault.3.0
Scope3.1
We can't always predict violent acts, but we ask managers and team members to be vigil
Intimidating or bullying others3.1.2
Abusive language3.1.3
Physical assault3.1.4
Threatening behavior3.1.5
Concealing or using a weapon3.1.6
Sexual or racial harassment3.2
All supervisors and managers are responsible to implement our policies and ensure that
Employees who witness or suspect violence, or are victims of violence, can report to th
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Policy Revision HistoryDate Created: February 24, 2020
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