Workplace Violence

The ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Education support the idea that it is a fundamental right of Ontarians to work and learn in a safe environment.¹  Teachers have the right to work in a safe environment.

Workplace violence appears to be on the rise and as teachers, we are sometimes confronted by violence from students, parents/guardians, or other staff members.  By law, all school boards must have violence policy and a protocol in place to deal with workplace violence.

In this section, you will find a variety of resources relating to violence in the workplace, including a chart to help navigate which forms teachers should fill out, depending on the situation and the perpetrator of the violent act.
¹Workplace violence in school boards:  A guide to the law

• OCSB Workplace Violent Incident Reporting Form Instructions (Employee)
• OECTA - A Guide to the Occupation H&S Act
• OECTA - Know Your Rights to Safe Work in Schools
• OECTA - Safer Schools for All - Addressing Violence
• Steps to Follow When a Workplace Incident Occurs or Where Its Potential Exists
• Workplace Violence in School Boards - A Guide to the Law