Workplace Violence In Office Environments

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has clear guidance on ensuring a workplace free from death and serious injury, which employers must follow to promote safe conditions. Protecting employees from workplace violence needs to be part of any workplace safety plan, even in an office environment. This course seeks to provide instruction and explanation on the importance of preventing workplace violence in the office by first defining violence, discusses some of the warning signs, appropriately handling aggressive behavior, dealing with violent behavior, and developing a program to prevent workplace violence. Use this course, especially among your executive teams, to foster a safe and violent-free workplace within all levels of your organization.