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VIOLENCE AT WORK

There is mounting evidence that people risk being physically assaulted or verbally attacked by members of the public while they are at work. On Talking Scotland, a firefighter, council worker and bus driver talk about their experience of violence at work.


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PUBLIC OPINION


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Stuart McMinigal

Stuart McMinigal

   
  "I've experienced many different types of violence and abusive situations"
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Daniel Donaldson

Daniel Donaldson

   
  "I've experienced abuse from the customers, sometimes on a daily basis"
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June Minnery

June Minnery

   
 

"Even swearing at somebody in the front line is a form of abuse"

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Bill Scott

Bill Scott

   
  "all we want to do is come into work without fear"
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Nick Crolla

Nick Crolla

   
  "I've had liquids thrown at me; I've been punched; I've had missiles thrown at me while I've been in the fire engine"
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