1059:  Violence Prevention: Practical Strategies for Individual and Organizational Safety With Workplace Safety Expert Jerry McCormick

Violence is all over the place. Nowadays, you never know when danger will come, and it robs our peace of mind when we should focus on what we do. Just being afraid won’t help, so we must take precautionary actions to ensure safety at our place for ourselves and others. Take the step and have safety training to avoid potential risks and protect ourselves from dangers.

Jerry McCormick is a workplace safety expert with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, including 8 years as a US Marine. He has researched active shooter incidents and trained first responders, leading to his expertise in areas like workplace violence prevention, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and securing facilities. Today, Jerry discusses his approach to promoting safety in the workplace and everyday life. He emphasizes the importance of empowering employees and individuals to trust their instincts and take practical steps to avoid dangerous situations, rather than relying solely on fear-based training for rare events like active shooters.

Quotes

“Bad people will often signal their intentions. They'll reveal it through their body language, by getting too close to you, or through the way they talk on the phone and glance over at you.” – Jerry McCormick

“If your instincts tell you something's wrong, they're right in two ways. They always have your best interests at heart.” – Jerry McCormick

“Security should not impede your business from moving forward. You should be able to operate freely.” – Jerry McCormick

Takeaways

07:30 Focus on practical, empowering steps for safety rather than fear-based training. Avoid overloading people with too much information - stick to a few key, actionable tips.

11:48 Simple safety habits like being aware of distracted driving behaviors can significantly reduce risk and improve safety.

16:05 Trusting your instincts and speaking up if something feels off is crucial, even if you're not sure why. Don't get drawn into confrontations.

18:26 Encourage a "if you see something, say something" culture, where employees feel empowered to report concerns without fear of being seen as a "snitch."

21:28 Carefully evaluate statistics and data around safety issues to understand the true context and scale, rather than relying on sensationalized information.

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