How to Spot a Potentially Violent Worker in the Workplace: Protect Your Workforce

Why Should You Attend:

Workplace violence is on the rise. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that approximately 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. Many more cases go unreported. Workplace violence can strike anywhere, and at any time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 506 workplace homicides occurred in the United States in 2010.

In addition to workplace deaths, the Liberty Mutual Group reports that assaults and violent acts are the 10th leading cause of workers compensation costs, i.e., costing $590 million during 2009; as well as $7.9 million paid workdays lost each year. Other costs include health care insurance covering the cost of injuries and illnesses, crisis intervention, and group and individual counseling.

This webinar will assist employers in educating themselves on violence in the workplace, spotting potentially violent workers, how to respond to workplace violence, and how to prevent workplace violence.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• What is workplace violence?
• Workplace violence statistics
• How to spot a potentially violent worker in the workplace
• Who is at risk of workplace violence?
• How to reduce and prevent workplace violence hazards
• OSHA requirements regarding violence in the workplace
• The risks of liability
• Steps to keep employees safe in the workplace
• How employers should respond to workplace violence
• The impact of workplace violence on the organization
• Industry trends for workplace violence
• Employer’s responsibilities

Who Will Benefit:

• CEO
• CFO
• COO
• Directors
• Mangers
• Supervisors
• Business Owners
• HR Representatives
• Risk Managers
• Safety Professionals
• HR Managers

Instructor Profile:

Vanessa G. Nelson, SPHR, CLRL is founder and president of award-winning Expert Human Resources (EHR), which she founded in 2009, to help companies maintain compliance, avoid litigation, maximize human capital, and reduce costs. She has over 29 years of business management experience at 2 major corporations in Michigan. Her expertise includes: HR audits, compensation studies, job analyses, employment laws, recruitment, workplace investigations, policies and procedures.

Ms. Nelson is a results oriented human resources professional as well as a sought after speaker in human resources. She has presented to several well-known organizations, including the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Ms. Nelson received her Master of Science in Administration/Human Resources Management degree from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor in Business Management from Northwood University. She holds the Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential from the Human Resources Certification Institute, and Certified Labor Relations Leader (CLRL) from Michigan State University.

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