Course Schedule

Violence in the workplace is a serious safety and health issue. According to OSHA some two million employees are victims of workplace violence each year. Workplace violence can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide, the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States. Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe workplace. Employer tolerance or inaction regarding workplace violence may lead to serious injury or death and result in legal claims against the employer by employees or third parties. This course will assist employers on protecting themselves and their employees from workplace violence.

Topics that will be covered in this Webinar include:

• The critical elements of a workplace violence prevention program
• Defining workplace violence
• Avoiding legal risks for employers when exposed to workplace violence
• Communication skills, listening and reactions that assist employees and managers in responding to workplace violence
• Safety procedures necessary to prevent or stop work place violence

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize signs or "triggers" of violence in your workforce.
• Train employees and management on how to respond effectively and safely to violence in the workplace.
• Implement an effective "zero tolerance" workplace violence policy.
• Take proactive steps to prevent violence in the workplace.
• Understand legal risks of an employer's failure to respond to work place violence.