Threat assessment is used to do what in workplace violence prevention?

• A. Conduct casual interviews of staff
• B. Implement security upgrades without assessing threats
• C. Identify concern, assess risk, implement safety measures, monitor, and review
• D. Upgrade physical security measures only

Answer: (C)

Threat assessment in workplace violence prevention is a structured, ongoing process that guides how to respond to potential threats. It starts by identifying concerns or warning signs, then evaluates the level of risk—considering how serious the threat could be, how imminent it might be, and who or what could be affected. Based on that assessment, appropriate safety measures are chosen and implemented. Finally, the situation is continually monitored and the plan is reviewed and adjusted as needed. This approach ensures resources are used effectively and responses are proportional to the actual risk.

The best option captures the full cycle: identifying concerns, assessing risk, implementing safety measures, and keeping the plan under review. That’s why it’s superior to approaches that rely on casual interviews, which aren’t part of a formal risk evaluation; or approaches that push security upgrades without first understanding threats; or those that focus only on physical security without the accompanying assessment and ongoing monitoring.