Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements (California)
California employers must implement written workplace violence prevention plans, conduct employee training, and maintain incident logs by July 1, 2024, under the state's new health and safety law. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health administers and enforces California's health and safety regulations, which have long required employers to institute effective injury prevention programs. Employers with a written WVPP will be better equipped to address violent incidents or threats in the workplace.
- The implementation of this law underscores the importance of proactive measures to prevent workplace violence, rather than solely relying on reactive response protocols.
- How will California's strict regulations on workplace violence prevention impact the industry's perception of safety and employee well-being in the coming years?