Violence in the Workplace for Managers

Today’s work environments can vary greatly in size and location; from a few people to hundreds, from an office to a construction site. However, no workplace is immune to the possibility of violence and harassment.

WHO SHOULD TAKE VIW - MANAGER TRAINING?

Any person that works in a workplace environment that carries the risk of violence or harassment should be trained in how to recognize Violent Incidents, how to respond, and how to prevent incidents. High Risk Professions may include, but not limited to:

• Health Care workers
• Social services
• Retail
• Police or Security services

Topics Covered Include:

• Types of Violence in the Workplace
• Violent Incidents in the Workplace
• Potential Sources and Causes of workplace violence
• Criminal Violence
• Customer Violence
• Employee/Employer Violence
• Personal/Domestic Violence
• Prevention and Warning Signs

After completion of this course, you should be able to understand:

• What constitutes Workplace Violence
• What are the different Types of Violence
• What occupations are most at risk
• How to Prevent Workplace Incidents