Preventing Workplace Violence for Employees: Refresher

Course Description:

This refresher course will give you the main points to remember about preventing workplace violence. For more complete information, be sure to take the full-length course.

Why “Preventing Workplace Violence for Employees: Refresher” Matters:

We work hard to prevent violence in our workplace. We have a violence prevention policy and take many security measures to keep the workplace as safe as possible. Although the risk of workplace violence may be small, you still should understand why workplace violence occurs, who may be involved, how violent situations can arise, and what to do to reduce the risk that you will be a victim of workplace violence.

Key Points:

• Workplace violence can take many forms and has numerous causes.
• Keep alert to signs of potential violence and take immediate action when you recognize them.
• Make sure to follow security procedures and encourage coworkers to do likewise.
• Report any threats or violence right away.