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There are many ways to encourage all employees at all levels in the company to behave safely on the job.

These ways are:
1) Communicate a "Safe Workplace" message (Bakken, 2006):
a. Communicate that violence will not be tolerated.
b. Make sure employees know what behaviors will not be acceptable.
c. Hostile, offensive, and demeaning language will not be tolerated.
d. Have an open-door communication policy.
e. Have regular monthly or weekly safety meetings.
f. Encourage the ...

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