Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
Required for every CA employer July 1 2024. Covers all four violence types, incident log, training.
Citation:California Labor Code Section 6401.9 (SB 553)
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California — State PlanCal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health)
The regulation that requires it in California
California Labor Code Section 6401.9 (SB 553) mandates a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for every employer in the state. California operates an approved state plan under Cal/OSHA.
Enforcing agency
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) enforces the rule. They inspect California workplaces for compliance. They coordinate with federal OSHA as needed.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
- Covers all four workplace violence types, hazard assessment, training requirements, and violent incident logging
- Applies to all construction
- Requires input on responsible persons, hazard ID/evaluation, hazard correction, training, incident log, emergency response, and post-incident response
Penalties for non-compliance in California
Penalties follow the standard Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) schedule. Refer to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan for your specific workplace hazards
- Train all workers on the plan and their responsibilities
- Maintain a violent incident log and review it regularly
- Review and update the plan annually or after incidents
- Post required notices and make the plan available to employees