Sample Training Topics
Review the Program
Extent of the Problem
- List statistics relative to your industry here. Use national and statewide information.
- You can also discuss the crime statistics of the neighborhood the company is in. Some of this information is listed throughout this course.
Risk Factors
- Discuss the risk factors in your particular industry here.
Worksite Analysis
- Discuss the violence history of your company. You can use the number of incidents, the rate and/or the types.
Security Hardware
- Have the manager of your unit show you security hardware. (Put a checklist here of equipment you have at your company to prevent violence. This might include panic buttons, video cameras, security lighting, etc.)
Work Practice Controls
- Discuss policies and procedures you have implemented to minimize violence in your company. Include any written procedures. Be sure to address your company's weapons policy and how to summon help in an emergency.
Follow-up Procedures
Report all Assaults
- Include here a copy of the form your company uses to report violent incidents.
File charges
- (Company name) recommends that charges be filed in every case when an employee is assaulted. We will help you to do so including sending witnesses to testify if needed.
- No reprisals will be taken against any employee who is assaulted or files charges relating to an assault.
Counseling
- If a violent incident occurs, all affected staff will be offered counseling through an employee assistance program or other comparable counseling services.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-6. As part of follow-up procedures after an incident of violence, the employer should make sure victims know that _____.
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