Worker Safety

Course overview

This engaging and informative half-day training offers participants an opportunity to learn what safety looks like before, during and after field work, office work and within the community at large. Participants will learn de-escalation techniques and warning signs of violence, as well as practical/physical tips for worker safety. This training will also discuss the concept of debriefing after safety related incidents and the impact of trauma on worker safety and sustainability.

What will I learn in this training?

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of preparation, planning and clinical assessment as it relates to worker safety, as well as practical/tangible steps workers can take to enhance safety.
• Understand the importance of emotional and social intelligence as it relates to assessing worker safety during field work.
• Understand the importance of debriefing and trauma informed practice as it relates to workers’ experiences with danger.
• Practice assessing and identifying potential risk factors in any given situation.
• Demonstrate skill and comprehension in identifying and de-escalating potentially hostile or violent situations.
• Demonstrate comprehension as to the importance of debriefing as a response to trauma experienced by workers.
• Value trauma-informed practices as a critical component of sustaining our workforce, especially as it relates to worker safety and response to violence.