Workplace Violence Prevention

Overview

12 minutes.

Workplace violence is any act of violence or threat of violence that occurs in a place of employment. The threat of workplace violence remains a serious concern for any business and must be addressed using proactive approaches. This course discusses the types of violence encountered in the workplace, the impact of violence on the workplace, proactive measures, and strategies to protect against workplace violence, and additional resources for further assistance.

What Topics Are Covered?

• What is Workplace Violence?
• Threat of Violence
• Types of Workplace Violence
• Effects of Workplace Violence
• Proactive Measures
• Employer’s Responsibility
• Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies
• Knowledge Check

Quizzes

This course is based on established adult learning principles. Students are quizzed immediately after material is presented to reinforce key points and enhance retention.

Who Should Attend?

This course is for all employees.

Prerequisites

Basic computer experience is required.