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DOS Workplace Violence Policy Statement
The DOS Workplace Violence Prevention Policy statement is posted to the DOSNET intranet site within the DOS Manuals & Procedures, Directory of Policies and Procedures Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Section 50.02.
The Department of State (DOS) is committed to preserving the safety, security and well being of employees and visitors and will endeavor to maintain a workplace that is free of violence, threatening behavior or verbal abuse.
Maintaining a work environment that is free of violence requires active participation and involvement of all Department employees. All employees are responsible for reporting:
- Incidents of violence
- Threatening behavior or abuse in the workplace including threats they have witnessed, received or were told that another person has witnessed or received, and
- Situations where an imminent danger exists such that an employee believes he or she could be subjected to serious injury or death because of a threat of violence in the workplace.
Department employees should not put themselves in danger by intervening in dangerous situations. In case of an imminent danger, or medical emergency, employees should phone 911 for assistance as outlined in the Department of State Emergency Procedures.
All DOS employees are encouraged to bring issues, concerns or ideas related to workplace violence prevention to the attention of Management, Union Leaders, and/or members of the Health & Safety Committee. All DOS incidents of workplace violence are to be reported to a supervisor and the Bureau of Human Resource Management or Bureau of Administrative Support Services (BASS), in writing, using the DOS Workplace Violence Incident Report.
Employees found to have engaged in conduct which constitutes workplace violence, in violation of this policy, may be removed from the premises and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action in conformance with applicable policies, negotiated agreements and Civil Service laws.
It is the goal of the Deparment to promote the safety and well-being of all people who are engaged in Department business, including employees, visitors, guests, customers, or others who interact with Department staff.
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New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations
New York State Department of State
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