Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
The Fresno State Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) addresses workplace violence by raising awareness, improving reporting procedures and implementing protective measures.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace violence affects nearly 2 million American workers annually, and is the second leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States.
California Senate Bill 553
California SB 553 resulted in the creation of California Labor Code Section 6401.9.
While there is currently no Cal/OSHA regulation, the labor code requires that starting July 1, 2024, the majority of employers in California must establish, implement and maintain a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan that includes the following elements:
- Prohibiting employee retaliation
- Accepting and responding to reports of workplace violence
- Employee workplace violence training and communication
- Emergency response
- Workplace violence hazard assessments
- Other requirements; such as maintaining a Violent Incident Log