Violence in the Workplace
Workplace violence affects millions of people annually in the U.S., with over 50,000 cases involving injury and more than 500 resulting in death. Homicide is a leading cause of workplace fatalities, particularly for women, where it is the number one cause of death in the workplace. This interactive online course aims to help both employers and employees recognize the risk factors, warning signs, and methods to reduce the likelihood of workplace violence incidents. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to identify potential threats and take preventive actions to ensure a safer work environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses workplace-violence prevention, threat recognition, and de-escalation challenges related to Violence in the Workplace. Workplace violence affects millions of people annually in the U.S., with over 50,000 cases involving injury and more than 500 resulting in death. Homicide is a leading cause of workplace fatalities, particularly for women, where it is the number one cause of death in the workplace.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for active-shooter events, targeted violence, workplace bullying, and other threatening or violent situations personnel may encounter associated with Violence in the Workplace. Workplace violence affects millions of people annually in the U.S., with over 50,000 cases involving injury and more than 500 resulting in death. Homicide is a leading cause of workplace fatalities, particularly for women, where it is the number one cause of death in the workplace.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address workplace-violence-prevention program requirements and the organization’s duty-of-care obligations tied to Violence in the Workplace. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in recognizing and responding to threatening situations.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for all employees and supervisors, particularly those responsible for workplace safety and emergency-response planning, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Violence in the Workplace.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening threat-recognition skills and improving organizational readiness to prevent and respond to workplace violence related to Violence in the Workplace.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on workplace-violence-prevention and employee-safety training. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across departments and teams.
