TYPE 1: Violent acts by criminals who have no other connection with the workplace, but enter to commit robbery or another crime.

TYPE 2: Violence directed at employees by customers, clients, patients, students, inmates, or any others for whom an organization provides services.

TYPE 3: Violence against coworkers, supervisors, or managers by a present or former employee.

TYPE 4: Violence committed in the workplace by someone who doesn't work there, but has a personal relationship with an employee, such as an abusive spouse or domestic partner.  

Regardless of the reason behind the violence, being prepared can help reduce the potential for harm in the event of an attack in the workplace.  The FBI suggests that the floor plan and physical layout of a workplace be reviewed and, if necessary, modified to improve employees' safety. Aspects to consider include:

* Visibility

* Alarm signals or emergency phones

* Control of access

* Arrangement of work spaces so employees cannot be trapped in a small enclosure

* Adequate and clearly marked escape routes  

A plan for emergency evacuation should be designed and practiced. The evacuation plan should include not only procedures for getting workers out of a building, office, or plant, but some method for those evacuated to assemble or report in so that it can be determined who is safe and who may still be missing. 

Evacuation plans should include provisions for workers with disabilities-for example, a way to make sure warnings are

received by employees who may be hearing-impaired and a system for safely evacuating anyone who uses a wheelchair.

Not everyone has the luxury of having an exciting work life, but even the most boring desk job can become interesting when you know how to overcome boredom at work.

1: Make Friends - Having friends in the workplace can make work more fun.  Just initiating a conversation with your co-workers can spark interest back in your work.

2: Go For A Short Walk - Take five minutes away from your desk to walk around.  Use this time to wash your face and maybe do a couple of easy exercises to bring your energy level up. 

3: Decorate Your Desk - Have several interesting knickknacks on your desk, or at least hidden inside your drawer, to help shake you awake and give yourself a little mid-work "break."

4: Sleep Earlier - One of the most common reasons why people get bored at work is because they don't get enough sleep the night before.  

5: Eat Breakfast - Another effective way to overcome boredom at work is by having breakfast. Choose clean high-energy meals like oatmeal and eggs to help boost your interest and productivity at work.  Don't eat too much though, because overeating can make you feel sleepy. Be wary of sugary products like cereals because sugar tends to bring your energy up and down.  

Michael Lee - Selfgrowth.com