171 Cases of Work-Related Violence Reported to Dublin City Council Last Year
Dublin City Council saw a rise in work-related violence cases, highlighting concerns for employee safety in the workplace
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Dublin: Last year, Dublin City Council reported 171 cases of work-related violence. That’s up from 140 in 2023, which is quite a jump.
The incidents included everything from anti-social behavior to verbal abuse and even threats of physical violence. It also covered reports from the Dublin Fire Brigade.
Just last week, a 61-year-old caretaker was attacked while working at a flat complex in Ballybough. He ended up with cuts and bruises. Dublin City Council got the report on January 9th.
A spokesperson mentioned that they kicked off an investigation right away, following their usual procedures. They don’t comment on individual cases, though.
They also said they have measures in place to keep employees safe, including training on how to handle aggressive behavior. That’s a smart move.
In 2024, the breakdown of incidents showed 22 cases of physical violence, 54 threats, 64 verbal abuse incidents, and 28 cases of anti-social behavior. It’s clear that the numbers are concerning.
While there’s been an uptick in almost all categories, the biggest increases were in anti-social behavior and verbal abuse, rather than actual physical violence.
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