Brain Bites – Workplace Violence Prevention (SB 553) for Plan Builders

Topics covered include: 

• Defining Workplace Violence and the 4 types of workplace violence 

• Listing actions employers can take to help prevent workplace violence incidents 

• Discussing potential behaviors that may lead to a workplace violence incident 

• Describing the proper procedures for reporting workplace violence 

• Knowing how to access and obtain records related to workplace violence prevention 

• Identifying the purpose of the Violent Incident Log 

• Defining the requirements for record retention and availability 

• Knowing where to find the labor code and where to go for more information 

• Recognizing the requirement of completing both general and employer-led training sessions 

• Identifying the key definitions and components of a workplace violence prevention plan as defined in CA SB 553 – 6401.9 

• Developing your organization’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan based on the requirements of CA SB 553 – 6401.9 

• Creating an effective training plan tailored to the specific risks of each worksite with definitions of workplace violence