Personal and Workplace Safety Training
Situational Awareness for Safety
Learn to systematically observe any environment, identify behavioral deviations and threats, and make informed decisions to stay safe. Grounded in DoD-funded research and validated by social scientists.
Safety Awareness for Everyone
This course is for anyone who wants to be more aware of their environment and make safer decisions. It is designed for public-facing professionals responsible for safety, awareness, and decision-making. Situational awareness skills apply in both workplace settings and for personal safety.
Past Trainees Include:
Healthcare Professionals
Teachers
Higher Education Faculty and Staff
Customer Service Personnel
Retail, Hospitality, and Front of House Staff
Social and Community Service Workers
After 467 participants completed this course:
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96.8%
reported feeling better prepared to observe any environment.
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96.8%
reported feeling better prepared to look for threats.
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95.1%
said they felt prepared to take action and keep themselves safe.
Trainee Testimonials
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“This course has helped me realize that there are many details of my surroundings that I have not paid attention to that are important for my safety in my personal life as well as in my job duties of keeping the school, students, and staff secure and safe from any potential dangers.”
-K-12 School Secretary
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“It will help me as I continue to conduct home visits, and I need to know about the behaviors of those in the home as well as outside of the home, during the time of the home visits. It will help me to assess my surroundings when entering new communities.”
-Human Services Worker
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“I am usually good at noticing things around me, but this course helped me know how to respond to the situations that I observe.”
-School Teacher
What you will learn
The class combines lecture material, interactive videos, and practical exercises. All participants receive a certificate of completion.
Systematically observe any environment using a repeatable baselining process
Identify people and behaviors that may indicate a threat
Make informed decisions and take action to keep yourself and others safe
Apply a structured observation framework developed through DoD-funded research
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Duration: 1 hour (online) · 2 hours (instructor-led)
Format: Self-paced (online) or in-person (instructor-led)
CPE Credits: 1 credit (online) · 2 credits (instructor-led)
Prerequisites: None
Starting at $50 per participant
Volume discounts, subscriptions, and instructor-led pricing available — enroll online now or schedule a meeting with the Second Sight team to learn more about getting this course for your team.
Continue Your Training
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Best Practices in Fieldwork Safety
This 2.5-hour course equips learners with essential knowledge, tools, and techniques to stay safe during fieldwork, client visits, and activities outside traditional workplace settings. It focuses on comprehensive planning strategies, environmental assessment techniques, and proactive safety practices that reduce exposure to danger in uncontrolled environments.
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De-Escalation: Theory to Practice
This 3-hour course provides participants with practical tools to de-escalate interpersonal encounters while prioritizing personal safety. It emphasizes research-based communication skills, rapport-building techniques, and influence tactics that can be applied in any workplace setting where personnel interact with potentially agitated individuals.
Course Bundles
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Safe Visits Bundle
Offers safety awareness and fieldwork planning training for personnel working outside of traditional workplaces.
Includes:
Situational Awareness for Safety ←
Best Practices in Fieldwork Safety
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Comprehensive Safety Bundle
Providing comprehensive safety awareness training for all personnel conducting fieldwork or working in traditional workplaces.
Includes:
Situational Awareness for Safety ←
De-Escalation: Theory to Practice
Best Practices in Fieldwork Safety
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Safe Workplaces Bundle
Providing safety awareness and de-escalation training for those working in traditional workplaces.
Includes:
Situational Awareness for Safety ←
De-Escalation: Theory to Practice
Frequently Asked Questions
1-2 hours | Online and Instructor-Led | General audiences, workplace teams, civilians
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This course is designed for anyone who wants to build a stronger foundation in personal and workplace safety, regardless of professional background. It's well-suited for general staff, frontline employees, community members, or any organization looking to establish a shared safety baseline across their team.
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You will understand how to establish a behavioral baseline in your environment, recognize meaningful deviations from that baseline, and apply a structured, repeatable observation process in everyday settings. The goal is to move from passive awareness to intentional, informed observation.
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The online version is 1 hour, and the instructor-led version is two hours. We recommend completing the online version in one or two focused sittings rather than all at once to support better retention.
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Situational Awareness for Safety is the entry point to our Personal and Workplace Safety training path and a prerequisite for Best Practices in Fieldwork Safety. It can also be paired or bundled with De-Escalation: Theory to Practice for organizations looking to build a more comprehensive personal and workplace safety foundation across their team.
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Yes. It's available as a self-paced online course through our learning management system, as well as in an instructor-led format for organizations that want facilitated delivery.
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Yes. Situational Awareness for Safety is the entry point to our personal safety training offerings.
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No. This course is recommended for those outside of the security and law enforcement communities. We recommend our Threat Observation course or Threat Awareness program.
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Yes. Learners who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion.