TL;DR — What is SB 553?
California SB 553 requires most California employers to have 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, and applies to all industries except healthcare (covered under existing regulations), corrections, and law enforcement.
California SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention
Comprehensive compliance solutions for California's workplace violence prevention requirements. Protect your employees and ensure regulatory compliance with expert guidance from Easeworks.
Key SB 553 Compliance Requirements
California SB 553 mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention measures for most employers. Here's what your business needs to implement:
Written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
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.
Employee Training Program
Train all employees on workplace violence prevention and response procedures.
Annual training required for all employees, with additional training for supervisors and security personnel.
Incident Reporting System
Establish procedures for reporting and investigating workplace violence incidents.
24-hour incident reporting to Cal/OSHA, with detailed incident logs and follow-up procedures.
Regular Plan Reviews
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.
Your Path to SB 553 Compliance
Follow our proven 4-step process to achieve full compliance with California's workplace violence prevention requirements.
Risk Assessment
Conduct a thorough workplace violence risk assessment
Plan Development
Create a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan
Employee Training
Train all employees on prevention and response procedures
Implementation & Monitoring
Deploy the plan and establish monitoring systems
How Easeworks Ensures Your Compliance
Compliance Deadline
SB 553 requirements are now in effect. Ensure your business is protected with a compliant workplace violence prevention plan.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
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