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Workshop:
Preventing Workplace Violence
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October 15, 2009
Wilton, Connecticut
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 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 this and other CIRMA workshops,
please email CIRMA at cirmaworkshop@ccm-ct.org.
"Training in nonviolent response and conflict resolutionis thought to
reduce the risk that volatile situationswill escalate to physical violence."
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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
This workshop is designed for:
- Human Resource Directors
- Risk Managers
- Department Managers and Supervisors
SPEAKERS
Joey Barbera
Senior Risk Control Consultant
CIRMA Risk Management Services
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 5 years as a volunteer within his home town'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.
WHERE
WILTON TOWN HALL ANNEX
238 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
203.563.0100
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge
DIRECTIONS
Merritt Parkway (Southbound):
- Take the Merritt Parkway South to Exit 41 (Westport/Wilton exit).
- At the light at the end of the exit ramp, take a left on to Route 33.
- Follow Route 33 for approximately 3 miles.
- At the 7th light, take a right. You will see the Town Hall on the right
- (brick building with white pillars).
- Parking is located in the back of the Town Hall.
Merritt Parkway (Northbound):
- Take the Merritt Parkway North to Exit 39B onto the Route 7 connector heading towards Wilton/Danbury.
- Stay on the connector until it ends.
- Take a right at the light at the intersection of Route 7 Connector and Grist Mill Road.
- Go to first light which is intersection of Grist Mill Road and Route 7.
- Take a left on to Route 7.
- Follow Route 7 until it merges with Route 33.
- Bear left at the light where Route 7 and Route 33 merge.
- Follow Route 33/7 to the 3rd traffic light.
- You will see Town Hall on the right (brick building with white
- pillars).
- Parking is located in the back of the Town Hall.
I-95 (Southbound):
- Take I-95 South to Exit 15.
- Go to the end of expressway and take a right at the light.
- Go to bottom of hill (Dept. of Motor Vehicles is straight ahead) and take a left onto Route 7.
- Follow Route 7 to Route 33 intersection (Danbury Road) and go left.
- You will pass Orem’s Diner on left and at next light Town Hall is on your right.
I-95 (Northbound):
- Take I-95 North to Exit 15.
- Stay immediately to your left and go to end of expressway
- Take a right at the light.
- Go to bottom of hill (Dept. of Motor Vehicles is straight ahead) and take a left onto Route 7.
- Follow Route 7 to Route 33 intersection (Danbury Road)
- and go left.
- You will pass Orem’s Diner on left and at next light Town
- Hall is on your right.
NOTE: The Annex building is located directly behind the Town Hall.
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