Understanding Workplace Violence & Harassment (M8)

Workplace violence can originate from a variety of workplace situations and people. This professionally narrated course will assist you in identifying the areas for potential violence and developing the remedial actions to those situations.

Topics include: legislative requirements on workplace violence, types of workplace violence, negative effects of workplace violence, developing a workplace violence policy, how and why to include workplace violence into hazard assessments and controls, developing a response plan, how to investigate a workplace violence situation, and debriefing a situation.

• Definition of Workplace Violence
• Developing a Policy
• Hazard Assessment and Control
• 3 Step Process – Before, During, and After
• Following an Incident
• Tips for Prevention

To successfully complete the course, the learner has 3 attempts to achieve 80% or higher on the exam. Upon completion the learner receives a Certificate of Achievement.

Online duration subject to student capabilities.

The content of this course was developed by the Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships (AASP), an approved Alberta Certifying Partner, and is aligned with the standards set by the Alberta Labour Partnerships program.

This course is a:

• Mandatory course requirement for students pursuing the Qualified Health & Safety Officer (QHSO)™ designation.
• AASP recommended COR courses for OH&S Leaders