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Safety for all FSIS employees is of paramount concern to the Agency. The FSIS Workplace Violence Prevention Program provides guidance, training, reporting systems, and management of incidents related to workplace violence. Workplace violence is any type of violence, threat, intimidation, or other disruptive behavior in the workplace. Workplace violence will not be tolerated in FSIS because it is harmful to employees, and it prevents us from doing our work. No one can predict when this type of behavior will occur, which makes it even more important to be aware of the warning signs.
A threat is any gesture or oral or written expression that conveys intent to cause physical harm to persons or property. Critical threats are actual use or display of firearms or other weapons with intent to harm, physical hitting, pushing, emotional verbal threats, destroying property, and stalking. Developmental threats are verbal or written remarks, conversations involving talk of guns that are perceived as threatening, nonverbal threats, and menacing gestures.
Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator
Tia Denise Gayle, Program Coordinator
Workplace Violence Prevention & Response
OM/LERD/Employee Relations Branch
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Room 3175 - South Building
Washington, DC 20250-3700
Office Telephone (202) 690-1999
Fax (202) 690-1814
Email: Tia.Gayle@fsis.usda.gov
24 Hour Pager Number: (888) 894-6217
Incidents of Imminent Danger
- Find a safe place
- Call 911
- Call OIG
- Call Supervisor
- Document on FSIS Form 4735-4
- REPORT ALL INCIDENTS
The key to preventing workplace violence is to recognize the warning signs and involve the appropriate resources as soon as possible. Timely notification and documentation of potential problems is essential. Be familiar with Agency policy, directives, and contact information so that you can take the steps necessary for ensuring a safe workplace.
Workplace Violence Prevention Related Documents
Policy
- Intimidation, harassment, inappropriate aggressive behavior, and other forms of threatening behavior are covered by FSIS Directive 4735.4, Reporting Assault, Threats, Intimidation, or Interference (Rev. 3) (Feb 24, 2005; PDF Only)
- FSIS Directive 4735.7, Rev. 1, Industry Accusations Against FSIS Program Employees (May 25, 2005; PDF Only)
- FSIS Notice 56-06, Firearms At The Worksite (Sep 6, 2006; PDF Only)
- FSIS Notice 37-07, Workplace Violence Policy Statement (Jun 14, 2007; PDF Only)
- USDA Handbook on Workplace Violence Prevention and Response (Oct 2001; PDF Only, 832kb)
Reports
Memorial Site for Jean Hillery and Thomas Quadros
Food Safety and Inspection Service Compliance Officers who, along with Senior Special Investigator Bill Shaline, California Department of Food and Agriculture, lost their lives in the line of duty on June 21, 2000.
Team Members
For guidance and assistance in workplace violence prevention, contact the Workplace Violence Prevention Assessment Team.
Have a Question?
Submit questions to the Workplace Violence Prevention Assessment Team.
Additional Information Resources
- Employee Assistance Program: 1-888-290-4EAP (1-888-290-4327)
- TDD/TTY Employee Assistance Program: 1-800-697-0353
- Voluntary Dispute Intervention Program: 1-800-860-VDIP (1-800-860-8347)
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 911
- Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
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