Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workplace violence is reaching alarming proportions. There are over 112,000 violent incidents and nearly 1,000 homicides reported annually, making workplace violence the second leading cause of death in the workplace. Additionally, harassing and threatening behaviors can destroy up to 10 percent of employee productivity every week.

You have a legal responsibility to provide your employees with a safe, violence-free work environment. Order this important webinar recording that explains what you need to know – and bring your managers along.

You and your colleagues will learn:

• The definition of workplace violence, and how it applies to you and your company
• Different acts of workplace violence, and how to categorize them
• The causes of violence—at work or as a spillover from home
• How to proactively reduce workplace violence through counseling, humane termination policies, and pre-employment screening and background checks
• Who is most likely to cause violent acts in the workplace
• How to identify the warning signs and look for patterns in behavior that may lead to violent outbursts – before it’s too late
• How to train staff and security to report violent behavior and to deal with fellow employees who may be prone to violence
• What to include in a workplace violence response plan

Mark Lies, Esq., is a partner in the Chicago office of law firm Seyfarth Shaw, LLP. His practice areas include product liability, occupational safety and health, workplace violence, construction litigation, and related employment litigation arising from these areas. In his occupational safety and health law practice he has represented employers on a national basis in complying with occupational safety and health regulations, as well as representing employers during OSHA inspections, OSHA citation enforcement proceedings and trial of OSHA cases before federal and state agencies and appeals to federal and state court.

In addition, his practice has included counseling and defense of workplace violence threats and incidents requiring involvement with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and other federal and state agencies. He has authored numerous publications on preventing workplace violence, including as editor of “Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence” published by the ABA.

This webinar qualifies for Continuance of Certification (COC) credit. CSPs will earn 0.05 COC points for attending this webinar.

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