Workplace Violence Prevention Program

We facilitate group corporate training sessions as well as personal training sessions at your location, and we tailor training to suit your requirements. Please contact us to facilitate your group training session.

All training is facilitated at client location.

Workplace violence is a serious issue that affects all business sectors and occupations. It affects the safety and security of every employee and employer. It claims a high personal cost from the emotional trauma and physical injury experienced by the victims, their family and co-workers. It also brings a high cost to employers in terms of public image, increased absenteeism, lost productivity, high employee turnover, and increased insurance/compensation costs.

This course introduces managers, supervisors and employees to the key components of an effective workplace violence prevention program, providing them with knowledge and tools to take action to eliminate or minimize the potential for workplace violence.



Topics include
  • Defining workplace violence
  • Legal Obligations
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
  • Hazard Assessment
  • Developing Preventive Measures
  • Reporting and Investigating
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Victim Assistance
  • Incident Follow-up
  • Training and Education

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to

  • Understand what workplace violence is
  • Identify the components of a workplace violence prevention policy
  • Identify requirements for implementing and maintaining a workplace violence prevention program
  • Assess your workplace for violence hazards
  • Identify violence prevention measures
  • Identify incidents of workplace violence
  • Recognize workplace violence response procedures
Course Length 1 1/2 Hours