TL;DR — What is SB 553?
California SB 553 requires most California employers to maintain a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), employee training program, incident reporting system, and annual plan reviews. Compliance is mandatory and Cal/OSHA penalties apply for violations. The law took effect July 1, 2024.
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Key requirements
California SB 553 mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention measures for most employers.
Develop a comprehensive plan tailored to your workplace hazards and operations.
Must include identification of workplace violence hazards, prevention methods, incident response procedures, and employee training protocols.
Train all employees on workplace violence prevention and response procedures.
Annual training required for all employees, with additional training for supervisors and security personnel.
Establish procedures for reporting and investigating workplace violence incidents.
24-hour incident reporting to Cal/OSHA, with detailed incident logs and follow-up procedures.
Annually review and update your workplace violence prevention plan.
Plans must be reviewed yearly and updated based on incident data, workplace changes, and regulatory updates.
Implementation path
Identify potential hazards and vulnerable areas
Develop policies, procedures, and response protocols
Implement ongoing training programs and documentation
Regular audits, incident tracking, and plan updates
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