Workplace violence is a growing risk - learn proactive strategies to prevent incidents and protect your organization today.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), acts of violence is the third-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States today. Although the risk is higher in certain occupational settings, no business or organization is immune from the continuing tragedy that is workplace violence.This topic will help provide you with the tools for your toolkit to help proactively address the increasing risk and prevent acts of violence from ever occurring.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define what Workplace Violence is.
- You will be able to recognize key risk factors increasing the danger of a potential workplace violence-related episode.
- You will be able to review your current workplace violence prevention plan to determine its effectiveness.You will be able to recognize why a workplace violence prevention plan is a must.
Agenda
Why Prevention Is the Only Solution- Current and Projected Workplace Violence (WV) Statistics
- Risk Factors Circa 2025
- Hazards in Different Occupational Situations and Settings
- Losses and Costs in the Event of a Single WV Episode
- Recent Changes in the Law Regarding Safety and WV
- Discussion and Evaluation of Three (3) WV-Related Lawsuits
- Behavioral-Based Recruiting and Interviewing.
- Assessing Your Current WV Prevention Plan or Creating an Effective WV Prevention
- Plan
- WV Reporting Mechanisms, Investigations and Anti-Retaliation Procedures
- The Role of Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs) in Mitigating the Risk
- Progressive Discipline and Documentation
Speakers
Kathleen M. Bonczyk, MBA, Esq.- Attorney and Founder/Executive Director of the Workplace Violence Prevention Institute, a re-search organization whose motto is workplace violence may be predicted and therefore prevented
- Former human resources executive and an attorney
- Nationally recognized expert on the topic of workplace violence prevention
- Has lectured and written on the topic of office safety for over two decades
- J.D. Degree, Nova Southeastern University; M.B.A. Degree, Florida Atlantic University
