This training program on reducing and preventing workplace violence hazards will train attendees on spotting a potentially violent worker in the workplace. It will also enumerate OSHA requirements regarding violence in the workplace and discuss employer’s responsibilities and industry trends for workplace violence.
In addition to workplace deaths, the Liberty Mutual Group reports that assaults and violent acts are the 10th leading cause of workers compensation costs, i.e., costing $590 million during 2009; as well as $7.9 million paid workdays lost each year. Other costs include health care insurance covering the cost of injuries and illnesses, crisis intervention, and group and individual counseling.
This webinar will assist employers in educating themselves on violence in the workplace, spotting potentially violent workers, how to respond to workplace violence, and how to prevent workplace violence.
Why Should You Attend:
Workplace violence is on the rise. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that approximately 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. Many more cases go unreported. Workplace violence can strike anywhere, and at any time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 506 workplace homicides occurred in the United States in 2010.In addition to workplace deaths, the Liberty Mutual Group reports that assaults and violent acts are the 10th leading cause of workers compensation costs, i.e., costing $590 million during 2009; as well as $7.9 million paid workdays lost each year. Other costs include health care insurance covering the cost of injuries and illnesses, crisis intervention, and group and individual counseling.
This webinar will assist employers in educating themselves on violence in the workplace, spotting potentially violent workers, how to respond to workplace violence, and how to prevent workplace violence.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
What is workplace violence?- Workplace violence statistics
- How to spot a potentially violent worker in the workplace
- Who is at risk of workplace violence?
- How to reduce and prevent workplace violence hazards
- OSHA requirements regarding violence in the workplace
- The risks of liability
- Steps to keep employees safe in the workplace
- How employers should respond to workplace violence
- The impact of workplace violence on the organization
- Industry trends for workplace violence
- Employer’s responsibilities
Who Will Benefit:
- CEO
- CFO
- COO
- Directors
- Mangers
- Supervisors
- Business Owners
- HR Representatives
- Risk Managers
- Safety Professionals
- HR Managers
Course Provider
Vanessa G Nelson,
