This is the last in a four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our November 2024 webinar, De-escalation in the workplace, An SFM webinar for policyholders.

The final portion of SFM’s webinar on de-escalation focused on the legal aspects of a workplace violence injury.

Cheryl Bowsfield, Senior Defense Counsel with SFM’s in-house law firm, outlined the ways in which implementing workplace violence de-escalation practices and procedures can benefit an injured workers claim and your workers’ compensation policy.

She also discussed whether workplace violence injuries are compensable or not depending on the situation, and provided specific examples of incidents in certain industries:

• Schools
• Heath care facilities
• Warehouses
• Fast food establishments

An attorney with 26 years of experience in the field, Bowsfield also talked about workplace violence involving third-party individuals and the costs of litigated claims.

Lastly, the presentation wrapped up with action items employers can take regarding workplace violence and de-escalation. Watch the video above for details.

Check out the complete recording of webinar, and you can also peruse previous installments from our blog series on de-escalation:

• Part I: An introduction – Workplace violence and de-escalation
• Part II: Incorporating de-escalation into your workplace safety program
• Part III: Handling workplace violence claims