This sample policy establishes procedures to minimize and/or prevent violence and unacceptable behavior in the workplace and to foster the safety and security of a company’s employees, customers and visitors to work sites.

This policy applies to all employees of and visitors to the company. In this policy, the company does not tolerate violence or unacceptable behavior in the workplace perpetrated by or against employees, customers, clients or other third parties. In the event of a violent incident or unacceptable behavior perpetrated by an employee, the company will act to severely discipline the employee, up to and including discharge for cause.