Workplace Violence Training – Recognizing the Warning Signs

Workplace Violence costs American companies $4.2 billion annually and is the country’s second leading cause of on-the-job deaths.

As the second-leading cause of workplace deaths, workplace violence represents a challenge to employers who must be prepared to respond to and manage these incidents. 

All employees must learn to recognize the warning signs of impending violence and stop the process before its too late.

Here some key topics your workplace violence training program should cover:

• What is the profile of a potential perpetrator
• How to recognize behavioral warning signs
• Documenting threatening behaviors
• Addressing problem behaviors before they escalate into violent acts

A Manager and Supervisor’s Role

When faced with a potential workplace violence threat, managers and supervisors should hold information gathering meetings, confront a bully, or terminate a problem employee. Managers are strongly encouraged to get support from HR, security or other designated resources if they feel uncomfortable or if there is any possibility of a violent reaction.

Even if your workplace does not experience threats that indicate immediate danger, proper training on the appropriate response to warning signs of violence will improve employee comfort levels, show due diligence, and help the overall mental health of your organization.

Here's a brief preview of a new program below called "Workplace Violence for Employees" that will help your organization identify the early warning signs:








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