Workplace Violence Prevention SB 553 for Plan Builders

Description

Learn how to develop your organization’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan based on the requirements of CA SB 553 – 6401.9.

In this Bigger Brain’s course, you’ll learn the key components of section 6401.9 of California’s Labor Code as mandated by CA SB553 and what it means practically for employers and employees in California. In the first section, designed for employees and employers, you’ll learn the elements of an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and a Violent Incident Log, as well as the different types of workplace violence.

In the second section, you’ll learn the post-incident protocols, reporting procedures, and steps for accessing and retaining records that you need to establish and convey to employees. You'll also learn what you need to train your employees on including the types of workplace violence and behaviors that could potentially lead to a workplace violence incident. By the end of this course, you’ll have the information you need to develop an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and comply with the law, as well as how to find additional information and resources.

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

Who this course is for:

• All California employers, employees, places of employment, and employer-provided housing who must comply with the new Labor Code requirements of SB553.