Many violent incidents can be prevented if a workforce is knowledgeable, watchful, and committed to creating a safe workplace community.

This practical and personal online Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention (US) course provides the information needed to build a safe workplace community within your organization. After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of the ways to prevent and react to violence in the workplace. Following the presentation of key information, learners watch a realistic scene in which a troubled male employee, who has alarmed his co-workers, is confronted by his female supervisor. She does some things right — and some things crucially wrong. The scene is explored, issue by issue, to drive home the message that awareness is critical and there are specific actions individuals can take to respond to violent behavior. This course is ideal for both supervisors and employees.

This online Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention (US) course covers the following topics:

• Defining workplace violence
• High risk employment
• Common obstacles to taking action
• Types of workplace violence
• Warning signs of potential violence
• Violence prevention tips for employees and supervisors
• Action items for supervisors
• Safety marks
• Tips for preventing escalation
• Incident follow-up

Approximately 45 minutes

Testing conducted in this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.