Violence in the Workplace: Overview

In this course, we’ll teach awareness of workplace violence, how it’s defined, and the steps employees can take to prevent violent outbreaks among coemployees.

You’ll learn about the four recognized types of perpetrators of workplace violence. We’ll discuss OSHA recommendations for adhering to your company guidelines about dealing with violence and recommended procedures to increase your safety when confronted with violent people.

Both employees and company management have responsibilities related to violent behavior in the workplace. This course will help you understand those responsibilities. You’ll also learn how to react if you encounter violence personally or observe a violent encounter at work.