Ontario Workplace violence awareness training covering rights, responsibilities, warning signs, and prevention under Ontario health and safety law.
This 8 hour course will focus on the legal requirements to protect workers from violence and harassments in the workplace.
Based on the requirements of s.32 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the course will focus on the identification and control of WVH hazards in the workplace.
Enroll today to gain skills in evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and OHSA-compliant reporting.
This course is primarily designed for but not limited to:
Violence in the Workplace Awareness training provides workers and supervisors with a clear understanding of what constitutes workplace violence, how it may occur, and the roles and responsibilities required to prevent and respond to it. This 8 hour course will focus on the legal requirements to protect workers from violence and harassments in the workplace.
Based on the requirements of s.32 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the course will focus on the identification and control of WVH hazards in the workplace.
This course provides practical awareness and application of due diligence requirements under Ontario legislation.
By the end of this 8-hour course, participants will be able to:
Enroll today to gain skills in evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and OHSA-compliant reporting.
This course is intended for individuals responsible for preventing and managing workplace violence and harassment.
Employers responsible for developing and maintaining workplace violence and harassment policies, programs, and procedures as required by law.
Supervisors who must recognize risks, respond to concerns, and ensure incidents are addressed and documented properly.
JHSC members involved in inspections, hazard identification, and supporting workplace violence and harassment prevention efforts.
Representatives responsible for supporting policy implementation and addressing concerns in smaller workplaces.
Employers must develop and maintain written workplace violence and harassment policies and programs that outline prevention, reporting, and response procedures.
Workplace violence risks must be assessed and reviewed regularly, with controls implemented to reduce the likelihood of incidents occurring.
Employers must have clear processes for reporting, investigating, and responding to violence and harassment incidents in a timely and appropriate manner.
Workplace violence and harassment programs are regularly reviewed during Ministry of Labour inspections, especially following complaints or incidents.
Inspectors assess whether employers have taken reasonable steps to protect workers and whether required programs are active and enforced.
Inspectors commonly review:
Written workplace violence and harassment policies and programs
Completion of workplace violence risk assessments
Training records for supervisors and workers
Reporting and investigation procedures
Documentation of corrective actions following incidents
This course helps participants understand how violence and harassment prevention is evaluated during inspections and how proper documentation and response support compliance.
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This course provides a Record of Training confirming completion of Workplace Violence and Harassment Training.
While not a government issued certification, training is a legal requirement under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and must be provided to workers and supervisors.
Training records are commonly reviewed during inspections and investigations.
Training aligned with Ontario legislative requirements
Clear, practical explanations without unnecessary complexity
Flexible delivery options for different workplace needs
Content focused on awareness, prevention, and compliance
Our approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and regulatory alignment.
After completing this course, participants have a clearer understanding of how workplace violence and harassment are prevented and managed.
Workers leave with awareness of:
This course clearly explained what counts as workplace violence and harassment and how incidents should be handled properly.
The training helped clarify my responsibilities when issues are reported and how investigations should be handled.
This course covered a sensitive topic in a clear and respectful way. It made expectations much easier to understand.
Experts also agree this training supports effective prevention and management of workplace violence and harassment in accordance with Ontario workplace safety requirements.
