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Workshop:
Preventing Workplace Violence
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June 18, 2009
Portland, CT
10:00 AM 12:00 Noon, Registration 9:30 AM
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only
SUMMARY
This workshop teaches managers and supervisors how to spot
the warning signs of aggressive behavior in their organization. It
discusses several types of workplace violence. It outlines the
importance of internal policies and reporting procedures. The
workshop provides managers the tools they need to diffuse
aggressive behaviors by developing an effective workplace
violence prevention program.
| Management Series
Preventing Workplace Violence Workshop was developed
to help supervisors make their workplace a more
respectful and productive environment.
This workshop is part of CIRMA's Management Series.
These workshops provide managers and supervisors the
understanding and skills they need to develop a more
effective risk management program. For more information
about the workshops, please email CIRMA at cirmaworkshop@ccm-ct.org.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Incidents of workplace violence have become so common that
now only the most shocking make national news. Yet most supervisors
still deny the possibility that such an incident could happen
in their workplace. Or, worse yet, that it could be caused by one of
their own employees. We want to believe, It can't happen here.
But behind the sensational headlines, a very real day-to-day
trend of workplace threats, aggression, and assaults has grown
to epidemic proportions.The U.S. Department of Labor reports that homicides are the
third-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the U.S. While
most incidents of workplace violence do not involve fatalities, even
relatively minor episodes can devastate employees' sense of personal
security. This workshop is designed to make managers more aware of
the issues related to workplace violence and to provide some tools
to help manage, defuse, and prevent it.
Participants will learn:
- Common causes of violent and aggressive behavior,
both internal and external.
- The destructive results of even mild forms of aggression.
- Warning signs of those who might pose a risk to a safe,
secure workplace.
- The basic steps in setting up a workplace violence prevention
program to reduce incidents and liability.
AUDIENCE
- Human Resource Directors
- Risk Managers
- Department Managers and Supervisors
SPEAKERS
Joey Barbera
Senior Risk Management Consultant, CIRMA
In five years of experience in the insurance Risk Management
Field, Joey has provided Risk Management consulting to various
public agencies that range from Public Housing Authorities to
Section 8 and low income housing across the country focusing on
General Liability, Fleet and Property. Joey also has experience in
Security and Emergency Medical Response as he spent five years
as a volunteer within his hometown's Fire Department. Joey has a
Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Sociology with a Concentration in
Criminal Justice from Central Connecticut State University and has
been certified as a Public Housing Manager, a Licensed Producer,
and a Licensed Casualty and Property Adjuster.
Mark Wantroba
Senior Risk Management Consultant, CIRMA
Mark serves as a Senior Risk Control Consultant for CIRMA's
Risk Management Services. He has over twenty years experience
working in the commercial insurance industry providing risk
management and safety and health services. Mark holds a B.S.
Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Southern
Connecticut State University. He also completed his M.S. in
Exercise Physiology (Biomechanics) from the same institution.
Mark is a Certified Safety Professional and holds the Associate in
Risk Management and Associate in Loss Control Management
designations. He has been a member of the American Society of
Safety Engineers since 1989.
WHERE
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY - MARY FLOOD ROOM
20 Freestone Avenue
Portland, CT 06480
860-342-6770
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge
DIRECTIONS
Via Route 72 Eastbound from New Britain:
At Exit 22, turn on to Route 9 South. Turn right at traffic light in
Middletown beneath the Arrigoni Bridge. At the traffic light, turn right
on to Route 66. Cross bridge to Portland. Turn right at the second traffic
light on to Freestone Avenue. Turn left in to Library's drive.
Via Route 66 Eastbound from Meriden:
After crossing the Arrigoni Bridge, turn right at the second traffic light
on to Freestone Avenue. Turn left in to Library's drive.
Via Route 2 Westbound from Norwich:
In Colchester, take Route 16 West to Route 66 in Cobalt. After you cross
the railroad tracks in Portland, turn right on to Cross Street. Go one
block. Turn Left on to Freestone Avenue. The library is three blocks on
the right.
Via I-91 Southbound from Hartford:
In Cromwell, take left exit (22S) on to Route 9. Turn right at traffic light
in Middletown beneath the Arrigoni Bridge. At the traffic light, turn
right on to Route 66. Cross bridge to Portland. Turn right at the second
traffic light on to Freestone Avenue. Turn left in to Library's drive.
Via Route 9 Northbound from Old Saybrook:
Turn left at traffic light in Middletown beneath the Arrigoni Bridge. At
the traffic light, turn right on to Route 66. Cross bridge to Portland. Turn
right at the second traffic light on to Freestone Avenue. Turn left in to
Library's drive.
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