Preventing and Handling Workplace Violence

Welcome to “Preventing and Handling Violence at Work,” a video lesson intended to help you learn how to prepare for and respond to violent situations that might occur while you’re at work. This lesson covers everything from the factors that could put you at risk of workplace assault to steps you can take after a violent encounter. First, this lesson will explain how employers can prevent violence from occurring through policies, procedures, and special training. Then, viewers will receive an overview of the steps employees can take to protect themselves from getting in a violent situation and keep themselves safe. Finally, learners will receive action steps for how to respond when a person they encounter becomes violent. This is because, no matter what you do, you can’t guarantee that you’ll be perfectly safe at work. After completing this lesson, learners will have actionable information to help them stay safe at work. Note: For California employees, employers are required by Senate Bill (SB) 553 to implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) with specific recordkeeping and training requirements. For more information on California's requirements for workplace violence prevention, download the Job Aid, Violent Incident Log, and WVPP template from the resource section. Tag: CA SB 553