Certified Workplace Violence Prevention Specialist (CWVPS)

Course Description

Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is a serious issue that affects all business sectors and occupations and the safety and security of every employee and employer.

Topics include:
What is workplace violence?
Behaviors associated with workplace violence
Sources of violent behavior in the workplace
Workplace violence prevention legislation
Upon completion of this course you will know:

Who is affected by workplace violence
Workplace violence is an important workplace issue
The broad definition of workplace violence with respect to the types of behaviors and the source of the behavior
The legal obligation of employers is to protect employees in the workplace from violence

What You'll Learn

• Identify warning signs, behavioral indicators, and risk factors associated with potential workplace violence incidents.
• Develop and implement workplace violence prevention programs, reporting procedures, and threat-assessment strategies.
• Apply de-escalation techniques, communication skills, and response actions to manage aggressive or potentially violent situations.
• Support emergency planning, incident documentation, post-incident response, and compliance with OSHA/industry guidelines.

Who Should Attend

Committee members, managers, supervisors, and workers: Facility managers, Human resources managers, Senior managers And others with health and safety responsibilities