Workplace Violence and Harassment Training

• Workplace Violence and Harassment − Why We Need to Pay Attention
• Workplace Violence
• Workplace Harassment
• Actions to Prevent Workplace Violence and Harassment

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify and list the evidence that shows that workplace violence and harassment is still a common problem in Ontario.
• List the sources of workplace violence and harassment.
• Describe some workplace factors that may put workers at higher risk of workplace violence and harassment.
• Explain the impact of workplace violence and harassment on the recipient, perpetrator, employer/workplace, and the community.
• Define workplace violence and provide examples.
• Indicate how to recognize, assess, control, and evaluate the controls for workplace violence and harassment, which will continue onto Module 3.
• List and explain the components of a workplace violence policy and program.
• Illustrate the duties, rights, and responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers when it comes to workplace violence.
• Indicate how domestic violence issues can enter the workplace and illustrate what the employer/workplace can do to support workers who are experiencing domestic violence or at risk of it.
• Describe the work refusal process resulting from workplace violence and explain any nuances that may apply.
• Define workplace harassment and provide examples.
• List and explain the components of a workplace harassment policy and program.
• Describe employer duties when it comes to workplace harassment.
• Describe the features of an appropriate investigation and the role of the MLITSD Inspector.
• Explain how to control workplace violence and harassment, and how to evaluate those controls.
• Illustrate how specific workplace factors can prevent workplace violence and harassment from taking place. 

•  All sectors and sub-sectors
• Workers, managers, employers, supervisors

WSPS online instructor-led courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams Meetings.  

Private delivery is available for employees in your workplace, either in-person or virtually. Please contact Customer Care at 905-614-1400 or 1-877-494-WSPS (9777) for more information about private training options.

 Requirement For Online Instructor-Led Training:

• After purchasing the training, please proceed to add the required participant to the training (whether for yourself or someone else). This step is required. Read our frequently asked questions on adding participants for more information.
• Participant requirements include a webcam, capable hardware, software & internet.
• Specific platform details for this course will be shared upon registration.
• Please view the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on Microsoft Teams Meetings delivery

To ensure an optimal training experience, participants must use laptops or desktop computers and avoid using mobile phones or tablets for the training duration. 

The cost is based on the total number of seats purchased.

To qualify for group discounts:

1. Participants must be from the same organization
2. Participants must register for the same course. However, course dates and locations can vary; CSA/WSPS courses excluded
3. Registrations must be received by WSPS at the same time