Addresses California workplace-violence requirements, violence types, hazard recognition, reporting, emergency response, and prevention-plan responsibilities.
What is Workplace Violence?
Workplace violence is considered to be any act of violence or threat of violence that occurs in a place of employment.
4 Types of Workplace Violence
Defined by Cal/OSHA:
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Type 1: Violence by someone with no legitimate business at the workplace (e.g., robbery).
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Type 2: Violence by customers, clients, patients, students, or visitors.
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Type 3: Violence by current or former employees, supervisors, or managers.
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Type 4: Violence by someone with a personal relationship to an employee.
Minimum Requirements
California Senate Bill 553 requires a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan that should include:
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Identify and evaluate workplace violence hazards.
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Implement preventive measures and corrective actions.
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Provide annual interactive training for employees and supervisors.
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Maintain records of incidents, hazard assessments, and training.
Next Steps
If your business is affected by this rule:
- Commit - To a Safer Workplace
- Watch - Our introductory video
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