Preventing Violence on Campus
Course Description:
| The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act’s (OSH Act) general duty clause requires an employer to create a place of employment “free from recognized hazards” including workplace violence. Employers are required to take steps to minimize known risks of violence, and a failure to address hazards could result in the finding of a violation of the OSH Act. |
Course Duration: 27 minutes
Why “Preventing Violence on Campus” Matters:
- Recognize the signs of potential violence and put prevention strategies into action
- Know how to prevent violence and how to react if the worst happens
- Know when to consult with Human Resources or security
Key Points:
- Violence is a very real concern for all campuses and it can happen anywhere and at any time.
- YOU have a role in the prevention of violence.
- Everyone can be affected by violence.
- Everyone must work together to help raise awareness of violence and what to do if it happens.
