The facts of the case are simple: A dispute in the shop at an auto parts manufacturing plant in Hamilton, Iowa, ended when one worker murdered another. At 2:00 p.m. police responded to a report of a fight that broke out between two employees. When members of the Hamilton Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit arrived, they found Marcos Lomas seriously injured. Lomas, 30, died three hours later at Good Samaritan Memorial Hospital. The other employee, Thomas Waycross, was charged with second-degree murder. During the investigation of the incident, employees noted that Lomas and Waycross often "fought" when they were supposed to work together. One employee commented that Waycross liked to "act rough." Another employee said Waycross had a "Rambo" personality. It was well known that management had told employees they must "learn to get along" or quit. When asked about the incident, police spokeswoman Kathy Calder commented, "Employers should be vigilant when watching for signs of potential violence at work." Nancy Lomas, Mark's wife, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the company. 

Questions

1. What are some indicators of violence an employee can display?

2. What are some administrative actions that can be taken to help prevent workplace violence?

3. How can employees protect themselves from violence at work?