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Janine YanceyEmtrain Founder & Employment Law Expert
Provide Action Plans in Case Violence Occurs
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Course Description
This workplace violence prevention training course provides important protection for employees by showing how they can spot classic red flag situations and to minimize the potential for violent episodes in the workplace. It also walks employees through an action plan of how to respond if and when workplace violence happens. Interactive polling questions in the workplace violence training prevention course give employers real insight into how employees feel about the concepts and culture skills presented. Emtrain’s innovative Ask the Expert feature gives learners direct access to course experts.Key Concepts
- The organizational and personal costs of all the forms of workplace violence.
- Learn how to spot the warning signs of potential workplace violence.
- Best practices in response to violence, including active shooter situations.
- Best practices to safeguard the workplace from violence.
Course Features
- Access to our Anonymous Ask the Expert tool
- Rich video scenarios based on real-world events
- Built-in employee sentiment surveys
- 50+ Machine Translation Options
- Optional program timer
- Policy acknowledgement tool
- Extensive customization options
Lessons
The Importance of Being Prepared
What is Workplace Violence?
Identifying Hazards and Assessing Risks
Warning Signs and Red Flags
Emergency Responses and De-Escalation Techniques
Gun Violence and Active Shooter Preparedness
The Manager's Role in Preventing Workplace Violence
Our Workplace Violence Plan, Guidance, and Additional Resources
Our Commitment to Safety
Provide Your Feedback
Relevant Courses
Complementary Microlessons
Recommended Resources
From ‘Ask the Expert’
Emtrain’s Ask the Expert feature enables users to ask questions about compliance, bias, harassment, and diversity & inclusion as they come up. It’s all confidential, and answers are sent straight to their inbox. Search the questions below and see the Experts answers.
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What behaviors can be early warning signs of workplace violence?
Thanks for asking. Warning signs can include verbal threats, aggressive body language, sudden mood swings, bullying behavior, or fascination with weapons. None of these guarantee violence, but they’re signals to pay attention and act early.
Q
How should I respond if I feel unsafe at work?
Your safety comes first. If you ever feel unsafe, remove yourself from the situation if possible and notify a supervisor, HR, or security right away. Trust your instincts — it’s better to speak up early than to ignore the signs.
Q
What’s the difference between workplace violence prevention and response?
Prevention is about spotting risks early and creating policies, training, and reporting systems to stop issues before they escalate. Response is what happens after an incident occurs — like following emergency procedures and supporting affected employees. Both are essential.
Q
How can organizations train employees to de-escalate conflicts?
Training often includes techniques like staying calm, using non-threatening body language, active listening, and offering solutions that lower tension. Employees should also be trained on when to step back and get help instead of intervening directly.
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What are examples of emergency procedures employees should know?
Employees should be familiar with evacuation routes, lockdown protocols, shelter-in-place procedures, and how to contact security or law enforcement quickly. Regular drills help make sure everyone knows what to do.
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