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9.4 Definitions <br /> Workplace Violence includes, but is not limited to,verbal abuse, harassment, <br /> intimidation,threats,physical attack,carrying or possession of a prohibited <br /> weapon, or inflicting property damage as a result of an intentional act. <br /> Harassment/Indmidation includes,but is not limited to, stalking or engaging in <br /> actions intended to frighten or coerce. <br /> Threat is an expression or action showing intent to inflict harm. This includes the <br /> giving of signs or warnings of violence. An expression constitutes a threat <br /> without regard to whether the party communicating the threat has the present <br /> ability to carry it out and without regard to the overt or subtle nature of the <br /> expression. <br /> Physical Attack is unwanted or hostile physical contact such as hitting, fighting, <br /> pushing, shoving or throwing objects at a person. <br /> Prohibited Weapons-A firearm; an explosive,corrosive, inflammable or <br /> radioactive substance or any instrumentality of mass death and destruction; a <br /> knife(other than a pocket knife with a blade not exceeding four inches long which <br /> provides for its point and cutting edge to be entirely enclosed by its handle and <br /> which may not be opened by any throwing,explosive or spring action)not <br /> furnished or approved by the employee's department for the accomplishment of <br /> the job; and any other object used or which reasonably could be used to cause <br /> bodily harm. A small container of tear gas,pepper spray, or mace used or <br /> intended to be used for personal defense is not a prohibited weapon for the <br /> purposes of this policy. <br />