Active Threat Preparedness and De-escalation Skills for Safety Professionals

Safety professionals are increasingly expected to manage aggressive behavior, workplace violence and potential active threat situations – often with limited training. Poor threat recognition, delayed response and ineffective communication place employees and organizations at serious risk, directly impacting EHS outcomes and incident severity. Drawing from real-world experience, this session will equip you with practical strategies to identify pre-incident indicators, apply proven de-escalation techniques and make sound decisions during high-stress events. You’ll learn to assess threats, communicate effectively and intervene early to prevent escalation.