Preventing workplace violence
A single incident of workplace violence can have life-long consequences for workers and their families and can forever impact how a company does business. Knowing how to assess the risks in your workplace and finding solutions to prevent violence are critical steps towards developing an effective workplace violence prevention program.
Arm yourself with the knowledge to deal with these potential life-threatening situations. Visit workplace violence news to learn more about workplace violence and how the law in Alberta is dealing with this issue.
Preventing workplace violence seminar
Creating a safe workplace is not only important, it's also the law.* The Occupational Health and Safety Act states employers must do everything they can to protect their workers. Our seminar on preventing workplace violence will teach you how to ensure compliance with the OH&S Code and how to develop and implement practical strategies for creating a safer workplace.
We offer a free seminar for employers who are interested in developing a workplace violence prevention program. For more information or to register for the Workplace Violence Prevention seminar, please give WCB-Alberta’s Corporate Security team a call at 780-498-4990 (Northern Alberta) or 403-517-6003 (Southern Alberta).
We will also consider arrangements to bring this seminar to your company.
Upcoming dates and locations:
Edmonton Office 2010 Dates: Location: Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon Please register online. |
Calgary Office 2010 Dates: Location: Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon Please register online. |
Register online
Workplace violence registration
Resources:
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Respect Poster Place this poster in your workplace and let your employees know that respect and safety is a priority at your worksite. Download this poster (pdf, 970KB) 11" x 17" Published: July 2004 |
Workbook - Preventing violence at work
This 20-page workbook outlines the basic elements of a workplace violence prevention program. It is intended to serve only as a general guide to be used as part of an overall workplace violence prevention program. Updated: November 2009
Video - Workplace violence: It’s everybody’s business
It can happen to anyone, anywhere and anytime. This 19-minute video is designed for employers to identify and understand workplace violence and devise methods to prevent it. Produced by WCB - Alberta, Alberta Employment and Immigration and Edmonton Police Service, Updated 2007
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