Harassment is behaviour which intimidates, offends, degrades or humiliates a particular person or group. Deliberate intent to harm isn’t necessary, it’s the harm that counts. Harassment and violence can happen in any workplace and may range from disrespectful comments; to inappropriate language or jokes; to outright bullying and physical aggression.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Describe workplace harassment, sexual harassment and violence,
• List the effects of workplace harassment on the employee AND on the company,
• Locate local legislation related to harassment and violence in the workplace,
• List the general rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in regards to workplace harassment and violence,
• Recognize some of the warning signs that may preclude inappropriate behaviour,
• Recognize the workplace factors that may put employees at greater risk of harassment or violence,
• Describe the SAHARA  technology,
• Develop and implement a workplace harassment and violence prevention policy and procedures,
• List the three main categories of workplace harassment and violence prevention and several key factors in each category,
• List some risk factors and preventative measures especially for lone workers,
• Report an incident of workplace harassment or violence,
• Conduct an appropriate investigation of any reported incidents,
• Implement consequences for harassers and support for victims and/or witnesses,
• Provide training to employees on what harassment is and how to deal with it,
• Develop an Emergency Response Plan, and
• Identify additional courses dealing with workplace behaviour.

This is a one-hour online course.