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Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness

During the 2021-2022 period, workplace violence led to 57,610 injuries due to assaults in the U.S., with 525 fatalities reported in 2022 as a result of assaults. The Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness course is designed to educate employees on recognizing, preventing, and responding to workplace violence. This training covers the various types of workplace violence, identifying warning signs, and implementing effective prevention strategies. By completing the Workplace violence certification course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a safer work environment and handle potential violent situations effectively.

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Learning Objectives

Understand Workplace Violence: Learn the different types of workplace violence, including Type 1 (violent acts by individuals with no connection to the workplace), Type 2 (violent acts by individuals with a connection to the workplace), Type 3 (violent acts by present or former employees), and Type 4 (violent acts by someone with a personal relationship with an employee).
Identify Warning Signs: Recognize the behavioral, emotional, and conversational changes that may indicate a risk of violence, such as increasing belligerence, outbursts of anger, and preoccupation with violent themes.
Preventative Measures: Understand how to implement preventative measures, including following workplace violence prevention program procedures, enforcing security measures, and participating in routine security drills.

Responding to Incidents: Learn how to respond effectively to workplace violence incidents, including active shooter situations, through actions such as running, hiding, and fighting as a last resort.
Reporting Procedures: Gain knowledge on the proper procedures for reporting violent or threatening behavior to supervisors and law enforcement.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Defining Workplace Violence
1. What Is Workplace Violence?
2. Knowledge Check: Workplace Violence
3. Marco, Sharon and Alex
3. Identifying Warning Signs
1. Warning Signs
2. Identifying Potential Problems
3. Current Employees: Risk Factors
4. Current Employees: More Risk Factors
5. Learning Activity: Indicators of Potentially Violent Employees
6. Knowledge Check: Warning Signs
4. Reacting to Active Shooters
1. What to Do When There Is an Active Shooter
2. Knowledge Check: What Would You Do? - Scenario 1
3. When Running Isn't an Option
4. Knowledge Check: What Would You Do? - Scenario 2
5. Fighting Is a Last Resort
6. Knowledge Check: What Would You Do? - Scenario 3
7. Law Enforcement's Goal

5. Addressing Security Risks
1. Worksite Analysis
2. Identification
3. Access
4. Holding Doors Open
5. Knowledge Check: Hands Full
6. Preventing Workplace Violence
1. Employees’ Role in Workplace Violence Prevention
2. Report Concerns
3. Learning Activity: Roles
7. Summary
1. Summary

Training Process

Duration: Approximately 14 min. Access: Available online with 24/7 access, allowing participants to complete the course at their own pace. Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate. Prerequisites: No prior training required. Suitable for all employees.