HR 120 - Violence in the Workplace

Topic: HR, Human Resources,

Course Description

This course defines workplace violence, common factors involved with workplace violence, and strategies to prevent and cope with "active violence" events.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be familiar with what workplace violence is, some warning signs to look out for, what to do in the event that violence breaks out, and what to do in the aftermath.

Chapters and Pages

Workplace Violence

- Introduction
- Types of Workplace Violence
- Who is Involved in Workplace Violence?
- Promoting Positive Work Culture
- Contributors to Workplace Violence
- Triggers
- Red Flags
- Defusing Workplace Violence
- Warning
- Active Violence Incidents
- Suspicious Mail
- Preventing Workplace Violence
- Coping with a Violent Episode
- Conclusion
- Violence in the Workplace Final Exam
- Additional Resources

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