Violence in the Workplace: Recognize the Risk and Take Action

Develop a clear understanding of what workplace violence is, the consequences of workplace violence and find out what preventive measures can be taken.

A collage of 7 people in different occupations.

Single seat:: $49.00 ^*

Format:: e-Course

Language:: English/French

Duration:: 1 hour

Access:

Single Seat (90 days access from date of purchase)

Group Training (multi-seat) (1 year access from date of purchase)

Description

This updated e-course features an improved look and functionality to enrich your learning experience.

Wherever people interact at work there is a potential for violence, regardless of the job. This course helps frontline supervisors, workers and anyone else with an interest in workplace safety develop a clear understanding of what workplace violence is, the consequences of workplace violence and preventive measures that can be taken.

Topics include:

Defining the scope of workplace violence, including harassment
Risk factors of workplace violence
Why workplace violence is an important issue
How to reduce the risks
Preventive measures
What to do when involved in an incident of workplace violence
Legal responsibilities of employers to prevent workplace violence

Upon completion of this course you will:

Understand the complexity of workplace violence and harassment
Identify incidents of workplace violence
Know what occupations and jobs are at higher risk for violence
Understand why workplace violence is such an important issue
Know what to do if you are involved in or witness a violent situation
Understand what the employer should do, including their legal responsibilities

Average time to complete this course is about one hour.

Target Audience

This course is designed for frontline supervisors and workers.

If you need to develop and implement a workplace violence prevention program in your organization, see the course, Violence in the Workplace: Establish a Prevention Program.

Prerequisite

None

Delivery Method

This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Review Process

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.