Workplace Violence Awareness / Resources
Resources and next steps
Where to go after Workplace Violence Awareness: the next steps in order, then every link from the lessons with what it's for. Links open the official site in a new tab.
Next steps, in order
All resources
- OSHA: Workplace Violence
The federal definition, the latest fatality numbers, who is at higher risk and what employers should do. A good first stop for managers.
- OSHA: Workplace violence risk factors
The job conditions that raise the risk of violence, such as handling cash, working alone or working late.
- OSHA: Workplace violence prevention programs
OSHA's guides for building a prevention program, including industry guides for healthcare, taxi drivers and restaurants. Useful for managers and owners.
- OSHA: Workplace Violence Prevention for Late-Night Retail (OSHA 3153)
Practical measures for stores open late: lighting, sightlines, cash handling, door policies, robbery response and post-incident steps. Useful well beyond retail.
- CISA: Preventing Workplace Violence (infographic)
A two-page federal guide to the four types of workplace violence and CISA's CARE approach for leaders, HR and staff. Good to print for a break room.
- CISA: Pathway to Violence fact sheet and video
The warning signs that often come before targeted violence, and how to report a concern. One page.
- CISA: The Power of Hello
How a simple greeting helps you notice and respond to concerning behavior early, with printable guides.
- CISA: Personal Security Considerations Action Guide
Practical personal safety habits at work, in public and online, including what to do with a threatening phone call. Available in several languages.
- DHS: If You See Something, Say Something
How and when to report suspicious activity to local authorities.
- CISA: Active Shooter Preparedness
CISA's main page for active threat guidance, free webinars and resources for businesses.
- CISA: Active Shooter Pocket Card
Run, Hide, Fight and what to do when law enforcement arrives, on one small printable card.
- CISA: Options for Consideration (video)
The video in lesson 5, also available in American Sign Language and other languages.
- CISA: Active Shooter Emergency Action Plan product suite
A guide, template and video to help an organization write its own emergency action plan. For managers.
- CISA: Active Shooter Recovery Guide
What organizations should plan for after a violent incident: people, operations and communication.
- FEMA IS-907.A: Active Shooter: What You Can Do
A free online federal course on active shooter response. FEMA issues its own certificate when you pass the final exam.
- FEMA IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness
A free online federal course on how employees help keep a workplace secure, with a FEMA certificate.
- Cal/OSHA: Workplace Violence Prevention (California)
California's rules (Labor Code 6401.9) for written prevention plans, violent incident logs, training and records. Useful if you work in California.