According to a study cited by the CDC, within 27 years, approximately 17,865 people were killed due to workplace homicide. The rate of workplace violence incidents varies depending on the occupation. From 2015 to 2019, corrections officers were ranked with the highest rate of nonfatal workplace violence cases, with an average rate of 149.1 occurrences per 1,000 workers (Highlights from a New Report on Indicators of Workplace Violence | Blogs | CDC). Workplace violence is detrimental to not only the internal staff but the greater community as well. One of the ways to mitigate workplace violence and keep your employees safe is to prepare them and get them compliance training.
Having an LMS that trains employees in government organizations on how to stay safe at work while simultaneously keeping track of their progress is essential to lessening the rate of both fatal and nonfatal confrontations. Also, having an LMS can personalize the learner interface and material to ensure training fits your organization’s needs. When needs change, you can adapt accordingly. It can guide them on how to de-escalate problems within corrections facilities and can help them appropriately respond to issues should they arise. With quizzes and assessments embedded in the LMS, organizations can ensure their staff receive equal training.
The rate of workplace violence can be lowered with an LMS that is heavily focused on compliance. Not only will this allow federal organizations to turn risk into opportunity, but it will also lead to a better workforce atmosphere.