Which of the following is NOT a standard element of a comprehensive workplace violence policy?

• A. Scope/definitions
• B. Reporting procedures
• C. Training requirements
• D. Investigation process

Answer: (C)

The main concept is identifying which items are typically included directly in a comprehensive workplace violence policy. A solid policy usually covers scope and definitions, so everyone understands who and what is covered and what terms mean. It also includes clear reporting procedures, detailing how to report incidents, who to contact, what information to provide, and how reports are escalated. Additionally, it outlines the investigation process—who conducts investigations, the steps involved, how confidentiality is protected, timelines, and follow-up. Training requirements, while crucial to preventing violence and ensuring proper response, are usually addressed in separate implementation plans or a training policy rather than as a core element of the policy itself. The policy might state that training will be provided, but the detailed training standards belong in a separate document. So, training requirements do not belong in the standard elements of the policy itself.