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.

Course Overview

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.

Course Topics

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