Violence in the Workplace - WMATA.com

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITYPOLICY/INSTRUCTIONSubject Classification Lead Date Approved P/I NumberWorkplace Violence Human Resources LRCR 6-11-2001 7.33/05.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES5.1 Employee -5.1.1 Reports any alleged incident under this policy to a supervisor, manager, MetroTransit Police (“MTPD”), the Workplace Violence Coordinator, or any otherAuthority official.5.1.2 Ensures that the report is documented on the “Workplace Violence ProgramIncident Reporting Form” (“Reporting Form”) and submitted to the WorkplaceViolence Coordinator.5.1.3 Cooperates in any investigation, assessment or other activity under this policy,as appropriate.5.1.4 Employees who make reports, in good faith, will not be intimidated, coerced,retaliated against, or discouraged from reporting alleged incidents of workplaceviolence. Employees who report false or misleading incidents, and/or providefalse or misleading information in connection with a report of an alleged incidentof workplace violence will be disciplined in accordance with the Authority’spolicies and/or the appropriate collective bargaining agreement, includingtermination from employment.5.2 Supervisor/Manager -5.2.1 In the case where medical attention is needed, ensures that appropriate officialsare notified to respond.5.2.2 Where appropriate, notifies an employee’s emergency contacts, which mayinclude family members.5.2.3 Completes or ensures completion of the Reporting Form and submission,without delay, of the Reporting Form to the Workplace Violence Coordinatorprior to the end of the work shift/day within which a report of an allegedincident of workplace violence was received.5.2.4 Coordinates activity, investigations or assessments pertaining to workplaceviolence with the Workplace Violence Coordinator.5.2.5 Ensures that employees cooperate in any investigation, evaluation and/orresolution of any alleged incident.5.2.6 Ensures that each alleged incident is investigated, evaluated and resolved.SupercedesPageN/A 3 of 8