4 hour
On-Site at your location
In-Class at our training centre
Includes industry specific issues review
Price: $174.95

 

 

This course meets requirements mandated by Bill 168, an Act amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

 

Bill 168 defines Workplace Violence as:

 

a)    the exercise of physical force by a person against a worker in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker

b)   an attempt to exercise physical force by a person against a worker in a workplace that could cause physical injury to the worker       OHSA, S. 43 s 1 (1)

 

Workplace Harassment means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome    OHSA, S. 43 s 1 (1)

 

Workplace Violence is any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work, including all forms of harassment, bullying, intimidation, physical threats/assaults, robbery and any other unwelcome behaviour. These behaviours may occur between individuals, groups of employees or co-workers at any level of an organization.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand and better respond to workplace violence and harassment.

 

Topics covered include:

• Identify risk factors
• Recognize relevant legislation
• Develop procedures for reporting and investigating workplace incidents
• Develop a prevention policy
• Solutions to dealing with Workplace Violence