How is the course structured?

The course has three modules. The first covers understanding workplace violence and harassment. The second covers preventing and responding to workplace violence. The third is a final review and assessment. Each module includes videos, readings, scenario-based interactive activities, and quizzes.

How will this course support my professional development?

This course builds practical workplace violence prevention, harassment awareness, de-escalation, and incident reporting skills valued across manufacturing, supervisory, and workplace safety roles. You'll be able to recognize risks early, respond safely and confidently, and contribute to a more respectful, secure workplace.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention for Manufacturing

This course is part of Manufacturing Compliance and Safety Training Specialization

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3 modules

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Beginner level

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2 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Recognize different forms of workplace violence and harassment that may occur in manufacturing environments
Identify manufacturing-specific risk factors and understand the role of OSHA guidance and applicable workplace violence requirement
Apply practical prevention and de-escalation strategies to reduce the risk of workplace violence and harassment
Respond appropriately by reporting incidents, following workplace procedures, and supporting a safe and respectful manufacturing workplace

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There are 3 modules in this course

Workplace violence and harassment can disrupt operations, affect employee well-being, and create serious safety risks in manufacturing environments. This course provides the practical knowledge workers need to recognize warning signs, prevent inappropriate behavior, and respond safely to workplace violence and harassment.

You'll learn how to identify workplace violence and harassment, recognize manufacturing-specific risk factors, understand the basics of OSHA guidance and California SB 553 workplace violence requirements, and apply effective prevention, de-escalation, and reporting practices. Through engaging videos, realistic manufacturing scenarios, and interactive activities, you'll build the confidence to make safe decisions while helping create a respectful and secure workplace. Whether you're new to manufacturing or reinforcing your workplace safety knowledge, this course strengthens your ability to identify risks, respond appropriately, and support a positive safety culture. Enroll today to build your workplace violence prevention, harassment awareness, de-escalation, and manufacturing safety skills while contributing to a safer, more respectful workplace.

Creating a safe manufacturing workplace begins with understanding what workplace violence and harassment look like and recognizing behaviors that may escalate into serious incidents. This module introduces the different forms of workplace violence and harassment, explains how they can affect manufacturing operations, and helps learners identify warning signs before situations become more serious.

What's included

3 videos2 readings3 assignments1 plugin

3 videosTotal 7 minutes

Course Overview2 minutes
Harassment in Manufacturing2 minutes
Warning Signs of Workplace Violence2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 5 minutes

Vendor Confrontation3 minutes
Key Takeaways: Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 27 minutes

Practice Quiz: Recognizing Workplace Violence and Harassment6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Warning Signs and Early Intervention6 minutes
Graded Quiz: Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Activity: Types of Workplace Violence and Harassment5 minutes

Recognizing workplace violence and harassment is only the first step. Workers must also understand the factors that increase risk, their responsibilities under workplace policies and applicable regulations, and the actions they should take to prevent incidents from escalating. This module introduces manufacturing-specific risk factors, explains the role of OSHA guidance and California's SB 553 workplace violence requirements, and builds practical skills in prevention, de-escalation, incident reporting, and post-incident response.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments3 plugins

2 videosTotal 5 minutes

Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements2 minutes
Reporting a Threat or Violent Incident3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

De-escalation Techniques4 minutes
Key Takeaways: Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 27 minutes

Practice Quiz: Manufacturing Risks and Legal Responsibilities6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Prevention and Response Strategies6 minutes
Graded Quiz: Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence15 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 15 minutes

Activity: Manufacturing Risk Factors5 minutes
Activity: Manufacturing Risk Assessment5 minutes
Activity: Responding to a Shift Conflict5 minutes

This module reinforces the most important workplace violence and harassment prevention principles covered throughout the course and provides a final opportunity to review essential concepts before completing the final assessment. Learners will revisit hazard recognition, prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, reporting responsibilities, and safe workplace behaviors to strengthen their ability to contribute to a respectful and secure manufacturing environment.

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1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

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Frequently asked questions

This course is designed for manufacturing workers, machine operators, maintenance and warehouse personnel, supervisors, and contractors who share responsibility for a safe and respectful manufacturing workplace. It also suits safety and HR team members who support workplace violence prevention and harassment prevention programs.

No. This beginner-friendly course requires no prior workplace violence prevention or harassment prevention training. It introduces warning signs, manufacturing risk factors, OSHA guidance, and California SB 553 requirements in a clear, practical way. It works well after a general harassment prevention course but can also be taken on its own.

You will learn to tell workplace violence and harassment apart, recognize behavioral warning signs, and identify manufacturing-specific risk factors such as isolated work areas, shift work, and vendor interactions. You'll also learn the basics of the OSHA General Duty Clause and California SB 553, and practice de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and incident reporting in realistic manufacturing scenarios.

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