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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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FloridaFederal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region IV

The regulation that requires it in Florida

Florida is not an OSHA state plan state and follows federal OSHA standards. No Florida-specific regulation in the ontology requires a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.

Enforcing agency

Federal OSHA — Region IV enforces standards in Florida. They inspect workplaces for compliance with federal OSHA rules and issue citations under the OSH Act. Region IV coordinates with federal OSHA headquarters on policy and enforcement priorities.

State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline

No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Florida.

Penalties for non-compliance in Florida

Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region IV schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.

How to comply

  • Assess workplace violence hazards specific to your operations.
  • Develop and maintain a written prevention plan covering all four violence types.
  • Train employees on the plan and their reporting responsibilities.
  • Keep an incident log and review the plan annually or after incidents.
  • Post required notices and make the plan available to workers.