Cal/OSHA Publishes New Workplace Violence Prevention FAQs

 Cal/OSHA is responsible for enforcing the requirements of SB 553, which will start to be enforceable on July 1, 2024 (This is posted on our Compliance Calendar). SB 533 is now codified in California Labor Code Section 6401.9

 

Recently, they have published new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to assist employers with Compliance.

 

Some important pieces, we should consider:

 

1. Employers need to provide initial training under their WVPP by July 1, 2024, when enforcement commences.
    
2. Employers must ensure their written WVPP “is specific to the hazards and corrective measures for each work area and operation” and not a top-down “corporate plan.”
    
3. Animal attacks and other “acts of violence or threat of violence” are included in the definition of workplace violence under the legislation.

 

Source(s): JacksonLewis, received on April 4, 2024; CaseText, accessed on April 5, 2024; State of California Department of Industrial Relations, accessed on April 5, 2024.