Within your post, support your responses with information from at least one peer

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Within your post, support your responses with information from at least one peer-reviewed/scholarly source (not older than 3-5 years) from CSU-Global online library or the Internet, and provide the full citation at the end. Use APA guidelines to format your references. What responsibilities does an employer have to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for employees? What is an example of a program or strategy HR professionals can implement to minimize risk to employees in light of workplace violence?

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According to United States Department of Labor, the employers have certain responsibilities towards maintaining a safe & healthy work environment which is under Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) law, which are as follows:

Workplace violence is a type of occupational hazard that is one of the top reasons for death at work. In such situations, HR professionals can use risk mitigation strategy to make sure that the workplace to safe and secure.

Reference: 1. OSHA Act for Employee's Health & Safety

2. Security Magazine article on workplace violence & safety

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