Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. However, it manifests itself, workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide. Some 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. The Occupational Safety and Health Acts (OSH Act) General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a safe and healthful workplace for all workers covered by the OSH Act. This course addresses the responsibilities of the workplace and the worker, to recognize, prevent, and protect employees against Workplace Violence.
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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 Workplace Violence. Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. However, it manifests itself, workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide.
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 Workplace Violence. Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. However, it manifests itself, workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide.
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 Workplace Violence. 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 Workplace Violence.
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 Workplace Violence.
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.
