More than 1.8 million work days and $55 million in wages are lost every year due to
violence in the workplace, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Although workplace violence might seem to happen at random, there are often patterns and warning signs that indicate when violent reactions are imminent. Have your managers and supervisors been trained to recognizing those patterns and their associated warning signs? Do they know how to take preventive measures to keep violence from occurring in your workplace? In this new, fast-paced program, taught by Fair Measures attorney trainers, managers will learn about the causes and warning signs of violence in the workplace, the employer's legal duty to provide a safe workplace, responses to violent or threatening behavior at work, and more.
Who should attend: Managers, supervisors, leads.
Participants will learn:
- The four types of workplace violence
- OSHA requirements for a safe workplace
- Identifying threats
- Warning signs
- When violence happens
- Responses to avoid
- Prevention points
Format: This program is taught on the web by attorney-trainers. It is highly interactive, using polls and stories to ensure learning and practical application. We feature actual case studies that demonstrate the complexities of these issues. Our instructors are seasoned attorneys, experienced trainers and skilled facilitators who use personal stories to make this topic interesting and memorable.
Length: 1 Hour
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