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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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New YorkFederal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region II (public sector covered by PESH)

The regulation that requires it in New York

New York follows federal OSHA standards because it is not listed as an OSHA state plan state in the ontology. No state-specific workplace violence prevention plan requirement appears in the ontology for New York, so the default citation applies.

Enforcing agency

Federal OSHA — Region II (public sector covered by PESH) enforces the rules. They inspect workplaces under federal jurisdiction and public sector employers through PESH. They coordinate with federal OSHA on standards and citations.

State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline

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

Penalties for non-compliance in New York

Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region II (public sector covered by PESH) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.

How to comply

  • Customize the plan to your workplace hazards and operations.
  • Train all workers on the plan and document the training.
  • Keep an incident log and review it regularly.
  • Review and update the plan at least annually or after incidents.
  • Post required notices and make the plan available to employees.