According to NIOSH, each of the following would be a question to ask when assessing risk factors for homicide EXCEPT _____.

• A. Do employees have a documented history of threats?
• B. Do employees have contact with the public?
• C. Do employees have access to weapons?
• D. Do employees work alone after hours?

Answer: (B)

The main idea is identifying factors that directly raise the risk of deadly workplace violence, as outlined by NIOSH. NIOSH focuses on concrete indicators that signal a dangerous situation or a person who might commit homicide, such as a documented history of threats or violence, access to weapons, and working alone after hours. These factors point to clear risks that can be mitigated through threat assessment, weapon controls, and enhanced supervision or security.

Being in contact with the public is not a specific predictor of homicide risk in this context; it’s a common job condition that doesn’t by itself indicate a concrete imminent threat. While interactions with the public can be stressful and may contribute to overall workplace violence risk, it’s not a direct, actionable homicide risk factor in the same way that threat history, weapon access, or solitary after-hours work are.