Certain jobs can sometimes raise the risk of certain kinds of violence. For instance, some occupations are associated with a higher chance of suicide. Workers in healthcare and social services are most likely to get hurt because of violence at work.[]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in violence in some workplaces. For example, during the time when masks were required, some customers acted violently towards employees who had to enforce these rules in stores and restaurants.
[VE21] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2020, April 8). Workplace Violence in Healthcare, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2022. https://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/workplace-violence-healthcare-2018.htm