HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING

Harassment Prevention Training

1. Introduction to Harassment Prevention

  • Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requirements.

  • Definitions of workplace violence, harassment, and sexual harassment under OHSA.

2. Employer Responsibilities and Legal Obligations

  • Developing and implementing workplace violence and harassment policies.

  • Consulting employees in creating effective policies.

  • Maintaining confidentiality during investigations.

3. Identifying Risks and Dangerous Situations

  • Recognizing potential triggers and early warning signs.

  • Understanding the dynamics of workplace harassment and violence.

4. Responding to Incidents

  • Steps for reporting and investigating incidents effectively.

  • Employer protocols for addressing complaints and taking disciplinary actions.

5. Creating a Safe and Respectful Workplace

  • Strategies to foster a harassment-free environment.

  • Encouraging open communication and employee support systems.

This can also be implemented as a "Lunch and Learn".

Training available for businesses in Ontario, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Milton, Georgetown, Aurora, Newmarket, Caledon, Barrie, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Peterborough, Orangeville, Grimsby, Brantford, Stratford, Simcoe, Woodstock, Collingwood, Orillia, Port Hope, Kawartha Lakes, and more.

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FEE OPTIONS

10-12 Participants - $65 per Participant

13-20 Participants - $60 per Participant

21+ Participant - $53 per Participant

Duration

Up to 2 hours

Completion

Upon completion of this training, participants will receive a PDF participation certification.

Harassment Prevention Training

COURSE OUTLINE

  • What is harassment, other types of harassment and retaliation

  • What is the difference between impact and intent

  • How to prevent harassment

  • How to respond should harassment occur

  • Manager and supervisor responsibilities and liabilities

  • How to develop and use the company complaint procedure

  • The importance of strong company culture in the workplace

Tips to Prevent Harassment in the Workplace:

All employers have a legal responsibility to prevent harassment from occurring in the workplace. If it's proven that an employer knew or should have known that the harassment was occurring and did not take all reasonable actions to stop it, then the employer can be held liable:

  • Communicate a clear anti harassment policy. Seek legal advice to ensure the policy is complete and complies with all provincial laws. Once complete, ensure that every employee gets a copy.

  • Conduct harassment training for everyone, especially for supervisors and managers on an annual basis. Everyone needs to understand what harassment is and what to do if it happens.

  • Managers and supervisors must understand their obligation to maintain zero tolerance for harassment.

  • Confirm that employees know their rights and options if they are subject to harassment. Employees must know they have the right to have the offending behavior stop. Employees must also know what to do next if the person involved does not stop the offending behavior.

  • Clearly define the process to submit a complaint, including a process for issues when the direct supervisor needs to be bypassed.

  • Define clear consequences for offending behavior and be consistent in addressing this behavior.

  • Develop a company culture where harassment is not tolerated.

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