Workplace Violence and Harassment
Prevention Training
Instructor led Training Programs
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- Workplace Violence Prevention
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Violence and Harassment Prevention Training
Act First Safety helps employers and workers prevent and resolve workplace violence or harassment with training programs that meet and exceed the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requirements.
Our training gives managers, supervisors and workers the knowledge they need to assess risk, create policies and implement a workplace violence and harassment prevention program as required by OHSA.
Do You Need Workplace Violence Prevention Training?
Violence and harassment can occur in any workplace. It may result from interpersonal conflict, work-related frustrations, disrespect, mental health issues or other job-related issues. Violence may also come from external sources such as an angry customer or client, domestic violence spilling into the workplace, rage from a stranger, crime or other aggressive situations.
Whatever the cause, violence and harassment are unacceptable behaviours in the workplace. In Ontario, employers are legally required to protect their workers from these negative behaviours.
Workplace Violence Prevention Legislation in Ontario
Bill 168, legislated in 2009, and Bill 132, legislated in 2016, have resulted in amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) that dictate employers’ responsibilities with regard to workplace or sexual violence and workplace or sexual harassment. These responsibilities are to:
- Assess the risks of workplace violence occurring based on the nature of the workplace, type of work or conditions of work;
- Prepare workplace violence and harassment policies;
- (For workplaces with 6 or more employees) Put these policies into writing and post them where all employees can easily see and read them;
- Review these policies as needed or at least annually; and
- Implement a program that supports the policies.
A workplace violence prevention program must include initiatives to increase awareness and training for workers who are at risk from violence or harassment.
Who Should Attend
- Managers and employers
- Supervisors
- Workers
- Joint Health and Safety Committee Members (JHSC)
- Health & Safety Representatives (HSR)
- Human Resources and Security staff members
What You Will Learn (Classroom Option)
- Legislation addressing workplace violence and harassment (OHSA, Bill 132, Bill 168, Canada Criminal Code, Ontario Human Rights Code)
- Responsibilities of employers
- Workers’ rights and responsibilities with regard to violence and harassment prevention
- How to assess risk of violence
- What workplace violence and harassment prevention policies should address
- The measures and procedures that must be in place to:
- Control the risks identified in the risk assessment
- Summon immediate assistance when violence occurs or is likely to occur
- Allow workers to report incidents of workplace violence / harassment
- Investigate and deal with incidents or complaints of violence / harassment
Duration: ½ day
Flexible training options to best serve your needs:
Onsite Classroom – Instructor-led courses presented in your workplace. Training can be scheduled for a time that is convenient
Onsite Classroom – Instructor-led courses presented in your workplace. Training can be scheduled for a time that is convenient
Public Sessions – Public classroom event. For location and dates call our office or visit our Calendar
E-learning – Online e-learning course available
Workplace Violence and Harassment Training requirements – Ontario.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/understand-law-workplace-violence-and-harassment