Labor Code 6401.9: Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
California Labor Code section 6401.9 requires nearly every employer in the state to establish, implement, and maintain a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), effective July 1, 2024. The plan must name responsible people, set procedures for employees to report and respond to workplace violence, address the four types of workplace violence, provide training, and maintain a violent incident log. It applies broadly across industries, with narrow exceptions, and is enforced by Cal/OSHA.
What Labor Code 6401.9 requires
- ✓ A written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, either standalone or as part of your IIPP
- ✓ Names or job titles of the people responsible for implementing the plan
- ✓ Procedures for employees to report workplace violence without fear of reprisal
- ✓ Procedures to respond to and investigate workplace violence incidents
- ✓ Procedures to identify, evaluate, and correct workplace violence hazards
- ✓ Effective training for employees on the plan and on recognizing and reporting hazards
- ✓ A violent incident log for every incident, retained for at least five years
Who has to comply
Almost every California employer, with limited exceptions such as certain healthcare settings already covered by their own standard, teleworkers from a location of their choice, and workplaces with fewer than 10 employees not open to the public. If your crew works at sites open to the public or you have 10 or more employees, you need the written WVPP and the training behind it.
Getting a compliant WVPP
TailgateDocs generates a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan that meets Labor Code 6401.9, with the required procedures, responsible parties, training outline, and incident log, in minutes for $59. Because California employers also need an IIPP under 8 CCR 3203, the two are available together as a bundle.
Common questions
▸Who needs a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in California?
Nearly every employer, effective July 1, 2024. Narrow exceptions apply, including certain healthcare employers under their own standard, employees teleworking from a location of their choosing, and workplaces with fewer than 10 employees that are not open to the public.
▸Is the WVPP the same as SB 553?
SB 553 is the bill that created this requirement; the ongoing legal requirement lives in Labor Code 6401.9. In practice you comply with the Labor Code section, which is what Cal/OSHA enforces.
▸Can the WVPP be part of my IIPP?
Yes. The plan can be a standalone document or incorporated into your existing Injury and Illness Prevention Program, as long as all the required WVPP elements are present and the violent incident log is maintained.
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