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SB 553

On September 30, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 553 into law, establishing a first of its kind requirement that will apply to nearly all California employers. Employers will now have to have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP”) in place by July 1, 2024.

Employers will now have to have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP”) in place by July 1, 2024.

Who is covered?

It is actually easier to explain who is not covered under the new bill:
 

  1. If you are already covered under the Workplace Violence Healthcare Standard Cal/OSHA 3342

  2. Department of Corrections and Law enforcement agencies

  3. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees that do not meet with the public

What does the WVPP require?

To meet the new law’s requirements, employers will have to create, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan that includes:
 

  1. Establishing workplace violence specific policies and procedures

  2. Establish systems for reporting violent incidents and threats

  3. Interactive annual training on the WVPP

  4. Maintain a Violent Incident Log

  5. Filing workplace violence restraining orders; and

  6. Keeping records related to the WVPP

 

K-12 Workplace Violence Prevention Program Offerings

We offer the following packages or will customize your training program for you.

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Self-Directed Program

  • Provided with Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) Template

  • Provided with Workplace Self-Inspection Checklist

  • Access to 2-Hour On-Demand Mandated Workplace Violence Staff Training Video

  • Employee Engagement Survey Template

  • Violent Incident Reporting Log Template

  • Hazard Assessment and Correction Form

 

Supported Program

  • 2-Hour (Zoom) Consultation with a Workplace Violence Prevention Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  • Development of Personalized Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP)

  • Provided with Workplace Self-Inspection Checklist

  • One (1) 2-Hour Mandated In-Person or Virtual Workplace Violence (WV) training session (can record a virtual training at your request)

  • One (1) In-Person or Virtual Program Manager Training Session (Advanced WV)

  • Employee Engagement Survey Template

  • Violent Incident Reporting Log Template

  • Workplace Emergency Response Guide Template

  • Hazard Assessment and Correction Form

 

Full-Service Program

In addition to the above service solutions under our Supported Program, this custom option provides that our workplace violence prevention SMEs review your workplace location(s), develop a personalized workplace violence plan, and perform all required staff training. All statutory required forms under SB 553 will be provided to you will be compliant with the state law. 

 

 

 

Fees dependent on size of organization. Contact us for specific details and fee schedules.

 

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