NAVAIR Policy on Workplace Violence

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NAVAIR CEAP Program Coordinators Lakehurst Kryston
Rhoads, 1-732-323-2633 China Lake Mark Meyer,
1-760-939-4502 Point Mugu Chris Perkins,
1-805-989-3249 Cherry Point Theresa Yandle,
1-252-464-8128 North Island Mike Shank,
1-619-767-1175 Jacksonville Robert Thompson,
1-904-542-2953 Patuxent River Mary Vaughan,
1-301-342-6868 Orlando Dave Lunch, 1-407-380-8111
NAVAIR Policy on Workplace Violence
It is the Naval Air Systems Commands policy to
promote a safe environment for its employees, one
that is free from violence or abuse. While,
thankfully, incidents of violence are not
pervasive at NAVAIR, increasing workload and
uncertain futures may make us more vulnerable to
disruptive, intimidating or violent
behavior. Violent behavior in our workplace will
not be tolerated. All reports of incidents will
be taken seriously and will be dealt with
promptly. Workplace violence includes, but is
not limited to, intimidation, threats, physical
attack or property damage. Individuals who
commit such acts may be removed from the premises
and may be subject to disciplinary action,
criminal penalties or both. We need your support
and cooperation to keep our workplace safe and
free from violent behavior. Everyone must work
as a team to help prevent workplace violence, and
all employees share in the responsibility for
ensuring a workplace free from threats and
violence. Every NAVAIR employee is expected to
be accountable for his/her own behavior and avoid
intimidating, hostile, threatening or physically
violent acts in the workplace. If you experience
or have knowledge of workplace violence by
anyone, regardless of whether they are a NAVAIR
employee or not, report it immediately to your
supervisor. Supervisors and managers receiving
such reports should seek advice immediately from
their Human Resources Advisor except in a
situation of imminent danger, when they should
notify the police immediately. I am committed to
ensuring that violence does not occur in our
workplace. Addressing this issue directly, and
taking swift and appropriate action, is the best
way to prevent threatening situations and create
a safe work environment for all employees. Each
of us must do our part to prevent work-related
violence from occurring by taking responsibility
for our own behavior. Employees who act in good
faith by reporting real or implied violent
behavior or violation of this policy will not be
retaliated against or subjected to harassment.
Supervisors and managers are responsible for
enforcing this policy. If you have questions
about this policy statement, contact Ms. Kim
Gryskewicz, [phone]. For additional
information, visit the NAVAIR National Human
Resources website at https//home.navair.navy.mil/
hr/.     VADM W MASSENBURG
Prevention Of Workplace Violence
CEAP Counselors (Direct line) Lakehurst 1-800-222-
0364 China Lake 1-760-939-2480 Point
Mugu 1-805-989-8161 Cherry Point 1-888-221-9800
North Island 1-800- 995-7758 or
1-619-437-4812. Jacksonville 1-912-271-1363 or 1-
877-865-1674 Patuxent River 1-800-222-0364 or
1-301-757-1868 Orlando1-800-677-5327 or
1-757-547-8912
Important Links https//home.navair.navy.mil/hr/ h
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What are Workplace Violence Behaviors? The
National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH), defines workplace violence as
any physical assault, threatening behavior or
verbal abuse occurring in the work setting. It
includes but is not limited to beatings,
stabbings, suicides, shooting, rapes, near
suicides, psychological traumas such as threats,
obscene phone calls, an intimidating presence,
and harassment of any nature such as being
followed, sworn at or shouted at. By far the
most prevalent incidents are intimidation,
bullying and other inappropriate behavior that
frighten employees.
Awareness Prevention NAVAIRs most important
defense against workplace violence is a strong
policy coupled with information to ensure that
employees pay attention to the warning signs of
violent behavior. All faculty and staff share in
the responsibility for dealing with issues of
workplace violence. Recognizing the warning
signs, knowing the available resources, and what
to do in the event of an emergency are the best
ways to prepare yourself if confronted with
violent behavior.

• Statements showing fascination with incidents of
  workplace violence, statements indicating
  approval of the use of violence to resolve a
  problem, or statements indicating identification
  with perpetrators of workplace homicides
• Statements indicating desperation (over family,
  financial, and other personal problems) to the
  point of contemplating suicide
• Drug/alcohol abuse and
• Extreme changes in behaviors.

• Indicators of Potentially Violent Behavior
• Direct or veiled threats of harm
• Intimidating, belligerent, harassing, bullying,
  or other
• Inappropriate and aggressive behavior
• Numerous conflicts with supervisors and other
  employees
• Bringing a weapon to the workplace, brandishing a
  weapon in the workplace, making inappropriate
  references to guns, or fascination with weapons

• What should you do?
• If it is a co-worker, notify the employees
  supervisor immediately of your observations.
• If it is a customer, notify your supervisor
  immediately.
• If it is your subordinate, evaluate the
  situation with the assistance of your servicing
  HRO.
• If it is your supervisor, notify that persons
  supervisor.
• In an emergency situation, contact the police
  (911) immediately.