The headlines cannot be ignored: It's become all too common to read or hear a news report about tragic incidents of violence in the workplace.

In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that approximately two million Americans are the victims of workplace violence annually. The threat is real, and while no one is immune, there are steps that can help minimize the risk as well as precautions to protect employees should something happen.

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