If you witness a coworker being assaulted, what is the correct course of action?

• A. Confront the assailant directly, disregarding your safety.
• B. Report after you finish your shift.
• C. Ensure personal safety, call for help, render aid if possible, and preserve evidence.
• D. Post about the incident on social media to inform others.

Answer: (C)

Act quickly to protect yourself and others, and respond in a way that supports safety and investigation. Your first priority is personal safety—assess the scene and avoid putting yourself at risk. If you can do so safely, call for help immediately using the emergency number or radios available, and alert nearby staff. If you are trained and it’s safe, render aid to the injured person while waiting for professionals to arrive. At the same time, preserve evidence: avoid touching objects or moving the victim more than absolutely necessary, don’t clean up or alter the scene, and note what you saw, including times and witnesses, so investigators have accurate information. Confronting the assailant directly or delaying reporting until after your shift can put you and the victim in greater danger and hinder aid and investigation. Posting on social media is inappropriate and can violate privacy and safety policies.