Workplace Violence Prevention
Learn how to recognize the signs and act when you witness concerning behaviors in the workplace. Early intervention and prevention can save lives.
In this course you will learn...
- What is workplace violence, what is the spectrum of behaviors and actions that constitute workplace violence?
- How workplace violence affects workers in all industries and how it manifests among remote workers.
- What concerning behaviors you need to be aware of, and how stressors can exacerbate situations.
- What motivates someone to commit violence and how we can stop it before it occurs.
- Why sometimes we fail to speak up and report our concerns, and how to overcome those barriers to action.
- How, why and when to report concerns and what happens when you do
- How to defuse conflicts and de-escalate tense situations to keep yourself and others safe
- What to do in case of an imminent threat
- How workplace violence affects our emotional well-being and resources to help you cope
