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California Workplace Violence Prevention for Managers

Learn how to create a workplace violence prevention plan
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Course: On-Demand
Essential Provider KnowledgeCity  5 chapters ·  9 Lessons ·  29m  in English, Spanish 

Course Description

Workplace violence poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of everyone in an organization. California Senate Bill 553 was enacted in 2023, requiring most businesses in the state to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans. But with a wide range of behaviors, actions, and situations present in any workplace, it can be difficult to know what constitutes as violence. Understanding the various forms of workplace violence is crucial when developing effective prevention strategies.

In this course on California Workplace Violence Prevention, we’ll discuss California Senate Bill 553, why it’s important, and how businesses can stay in compliance with its regulations. You’ll learn more about workplace violence, how the law is enforced, and best practices for creating and maintaining workplace violence prevention plans. We’ll also cover the enforcement and penalties associated with the law. By the end of this course, you will know how to keep your organization safe and protected.

What You'll Learn

  • Define workplace violence and recognize its various forms in the workplace
  • Understand your obligations under California Senate Bill 553
  • Discover how to create a workplace violence prevention plan
  • Identify the requirements for a workplace violence prevention plan
  • Apply best practices for recording, reporting, and recordkeeping
  • Explain how California workplace violence prevention laws are enforced

Key Takeaways

  • California Senate Bill 553 was enacted in 2023 and requires most businesses in the state to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans.
  • Understanding the various forms of workplace violence is crucial when developing effective prevention strategies.
  • The course covers how the law is enforced and the penalties associated with it.
  • The course addresses how to create, implement, and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan to keep an organization safe and protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for managers, focusing on California Workplace Violence Prevention and how businesses can stay in compliance with California Senate Bill 553.

What does this course cover?

It discusses California Senate Bill 553, why it is important, how the law is enforced, best practices for creating and maintaining workplace violence prevention plans, and the enforcement and penalties associated with the law.

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

By the end of the course, you will know how to keep your organization safe and protected, including how to define workplace violence, understand your obligations under the law, and create a workplace violence prevention plan.

What is California Senate Bill 553?

California Senate Bill 553 was enacted in 2023, requiring most businesses in the state to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans.

What skills does this course build?

The course builds skills in Contract Compliance and Workplace Violence Prevention and Response.