Course description

Workplace violence is among the leading causes of workplace fatalities, and there are thousands of nonfatal violent on-the-job incidents each year. Workplace violence can occur at any business or workplace, and anyone can be a victim. Therefore, it’s important for you to know how to prevent these incidents and what to do if you encounter a potentially violent situation at work.

Course Duration: 27 min

Learning objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Describe the four types of workplace violence
  • Identify workplace violence risk factors
  • Recall workplace controls and security procedures
  • Recognize the signs of potential violence
  • Defuse potentially violent situations safely
  • Respond appropriately to a violent incident

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