Instructor Landon Coleman

Violence in the Workplace: Preventative Measures— This 3 Hour class will address the second leading cause of workplace fatalities—Homicide.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

The Workplace Violence Prevention class is designed to give a better understanding of OSHA’s Guidelines for Workplace Violence, as there is no specific OSHA standard for Workplace Violence.  Students will gain insight into the various components of the guidelines and how it is enforced under the General Duty Standard.

 COURSE OUTCOMES: 

As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the major elements of the Workplace Violence Prevention Guidelines


• Discuss the proper hazard controls


• Explain different types of  injuries

 TOPICS

The following topics will be included to meet course outcomes:

• Guidelines for Workplace Violence and it’s components


• Written Workplace Violence Prevention Program


• Risk factors associated with workplace violence


• Preventative measures


• Engineering and work practice controls

Prevention requires a thorough workplace assessment for known and predictable vulnerabilities and the application of some basic work practice and engineering controls. 

Learn the factors that put your employees at risk and what you can do to prevent violence at your business.

Intended audience: Management, Safety Personnel and all interested parties

Class has been cancelled due to lack of attendance.