Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): Business & Management Studies: An International Journal
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From occupational health and safety perspective workplace violence

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  • Derya Çevik Taşdemir
Derya Çevik Taşdemir
Dr., Gaziantep University, Oğuzeli Vocational High School, Gaziantep, Türkiye

Published 2025-03-25

Keywords

  • Workplace Violence, Occupational Health and Safety, Social Policy
  • İş Yerinde Şiddet, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği, Sosyal Politika

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From occupational health and safety perspective workplace violence. (2025). Business & Management Studies: An International Journal, 13(1), 442-455. https://doi.org/10.15295/bmij.v13i1.2457

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From occupational health and safety perspective workplace violence. (2025). Business & Management Studies: An International Journal, 13(1), 442-455. https://doi.org/10.15295/bmij.v13i1.2457

Abstract

This paper examines the various types of workplace violence and their causes and effects from an occupational health and safety perspective. The fact that more than one-fifth of employees worldwide have experienced workplace violence and harassment during their lifetime underscores the importance of this issue as a research topic. In addition to physical violence, the study also focuses on more complex and common phenomena, such as psychological violence. The effects of these types of violence on human relations at work and employees' psychological and physiological health are examined comprehensively. Additionally, the common causes and consequences of workplace violence, as well as strategies for preventing such violence, are discussed. The article recommends creating a healthy, safe, and supportive work environment. It is a valuable resource for employers, employees, researchers, and policymakers, aiming to raise awareness about recognising, understanding, and preventing workplace violence. This way, it seeks to mitigate the effects of workplace violence and provide a healthier working environment.

 

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