Violence in the Workplace

In this lesson, students will learn what workplace violence is, which occupations are at increased risk for workplace violence, the categories of workplace violence, precautions to help prevent workplace violence, the warning signs of violent behavior and how to respond to warning signs, how to respond to a violent event occurring, and what to do after a violent event occurs.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to identify:

• Workplace violence.
• Job tasks and occupations at increased risk for workplace violence.
• The categories of perpetrators of workplace violence.
• Precautions to help prevent workplace violence.
• Warning signs of violent behavior and how to respond to them.
• The appropriate response to a violent event occurring in the workplace.
• What to do after a violent incident takes place.

• Introduction
• What Is Workplace Violence?
• Who Commits Workplace Violence?
• Recognizing and Preventing Workplace Violence
• Handling Violent Events
• After a Violent Event

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.