Employees gathered around a desk

Preventing workplace violence: what employees need to know eLearning course preview

FREE COURSE PREVIEW

Workplace violence training for a safer work environment

Workplace violence is a serious issue that affects businesses of all sizes across industries. In 2023, OSHA cited that over 700 workplace fatalities were caused by violent acts, making it one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities. Although this is a scary topic, there are ways to confront it and reduce risks. Creating a workplace violence prevention plan that includes effective training can protect employees by empowering them with tools to recognize and respond to potential violent acts.

TrainingToday’s Preventing workplace violence: what employees need to know course provides employees with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs, identify risk factors, and respond appropriately to violent situations. Workplace violence prevention training like this not only helps keep employees safe, but is critical for achieving compliance with workplace safety regulations.

Key takeaways

Employees who take this course will gain valuable safety skills and tools for violence prevention. Below are some of the things employees will learn:

  • The four types of workplace violence and how they impact different industries
  • How to recognize workplace violence risk factors before an incident occurs
  • Strategies for preventing workplace violence
  • Techniques for defusing potentially violent situations
  • How to respond appropriately to workplace violence

Course libraries

TrainingToday offers hundreds of Human resources courses that help meet federal and state compliance requirements while educating employees on how to create a safe and productive work environment. The Preventing Workplace Violence: What Employees Need to Know course is included in TrainingToday’s HR All-Access, EHS All-Access, Workplace Safety, and HR Employment libraries. Request a consultation today for more information.