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10 <br /> 8. Reviewing and responding to any workplace violence incidents as necessary. <br /> (d) Definitions. <br /> Harassment/Intimidation includes, but is not limited to,stalking or engaging in actions intended to frighten <br /> or coerce. Harassment/intimidation also may include uncivil behavior,such as spreading gossip, being rude, <br /> bullying,or undermining someone's work. <br /> Physical Attack is unwanted or hostile physical contact such as hitting,fighting, pushing,shoving or throwing <br /> objects at a person. <br /> Prohibited Weapons. A firearm;an explosive,corrosive, inflammable or radioactive substance or any <br /> instrumentality of mass death and destruction;a knife(other than a pocket knife with a blade not exceeding four <br /> inches long which provides for its point and cutting edge to be entirely enclosed by its handle and which may not <br /> be opened by any throwing,explosive or spring action) not furnished or approved by the employee's department <br /> for the accomplishment of the job; and any other object used or which reasonably could be used to cause bodily <br /> harm.A small container of tear gas, pepper spray,or mace used or intended to be used for personal defense is not <br /> a prohibited weapon for the purposes of this policy. <br /> Threat is an expression or action showing intent to inflict harm.This includes the giving of signs or warnings <br /> of violence.An expression constitutes a threat without regard to whether the party communicating the threat has <br /> the present ability to carry it out and without regard to the overt or subtle nature of the expression. <br /> Workplace Violence includes, but is not limited to,verbal abuse, harassment, intimidation,threats, physical <br /> attack,carrying or possession of a prohibited weapon or inflicting property damage as a result of an intentional <br /> act. <br /> (e) Retaliation.This Ordinance prohibits retaliation against any employee who, in good faith, reports a violation <br /> of this Ordinance. Every effort will be made to protect the safety and anonymity of anyone who comes <br /> forward with concerns about a threat or act of violence.All incident reports shall be confidential and <br /> released only as required by law. <br /> (f) Disciplinary Action.A violation of this policy may be considered serious personal misconduct as provided in <br /> Chapter 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances and subject to disciplinary action, up to and including <br /> dismissal from employment. <br /> (Ord.of 06-07-1976,eff.08-01-1976;06-30-1997,Art. III §9.0,eff.06-30-1997) <br /> Created: 2023-12-19 09:11:24 [EST] <br /> (Supp.No.14) <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />