SSP Workplace Violence Prevention 5

Question 1

When a threat has been assessed as 'high risk' by a Threat Assessment Team, which intervention is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Implement a safety plan and coordinate with law enforcement

Answer

A high-risk threat requires immediate safety planning and law enforcement coordination to protect potential victims and manage the subject.

Question 2

The term 'proximate cause' in the context of workplace violence litigation refers to:

Accepted Answer

The direct causal link between employer negligence and the harm suffered

Answer

Proximate cause establishes that the employer's failure to act was the direct legal cause of the injury or harm suffered by the victim.

Question 3

Which environmental design principle is MOST associated with natural surveillance in workplace violence deterrence?

Accepted Answer

Designing spaces that maximize visibility and eliminate blind spots

Answer

Natural surveillance through CPTED principles involves designing spaces so that legitimate users can naturally observe and monitor the area.

Question 4

A supervisor notices that a previously high-performing employee has become increasingly irritable, made statements about 'not being around much longer,' and recently went through a divorce. The supervisor should:

Accepted Answer

Document observations and report to HR or the TAT per policy

Answer

Multiple warning signs — behavioral changes, concerning statements, and personal stressors — warrant a structured report to HR or the TAT for professional evaluation.

Question 5

Which approach is MOST effective for reducing the stigma around reporting potential workplace violence threats?

Accepted Answer

Fostering a speak-up culture and protecting reporter confidentiality

Answer

Encouraging a speak-up culture while protecting the confidentiality of those who report concerns reduces fear of retaliation and increases reporting.

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

SSP Workplace Violence Prevention 5