WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AWARENESS FOR WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN ADMINISTRATORS & THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS

Compliant with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3342 and Senate Bill 553, amending California Labor Code 6401.7 and 6401.9

Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Administrators and workplace violence threat assessment teams play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure work environment. These teams are responsible for evaluating and addressing potential threats of violence within the workplace, thereby minimizing the risk to employees and the organization as a whole. One of the key reasons why these teams are important is their ability to proactively identify and intervene in situations where an individual may pose a threat to others. By conducting thorough threat assessments, including evaluating concerning behaviors or statements, these teams can take preventive measures to mitigate the risk of violence before it escalates.

Additionally, Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Administrators and workplace violence threat assessment teams are instrumental in creating a comprehensive response plan in the event of a threat or violent incident. They collaborate with various stakeholders, such as human resources, security personnel, and legal counsel, to establish clear protocols for handling potential threats and ensuring a swift and coordinated response if a violent situation occurs. Furthermore, these teams play a critical role in fostering a culture of safety and awareness within the organization. This course supplements the training and education to employees offered in our awareness course on recognizing and reporting warning signs of potential violence.

Note: This course includes sample forms organizations can incorporate to comply with and exceed Cal OSHA Guidelines. Examples include a sample Workplace Violence Hazard Response Form, Workplace Violence Incident Log, Workplace Violence Incident Report, Incident Statement Form, Administrator Roster, Risk Assessment Report, Sample Situation Report Form.

Also included are sample Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Procedures to include in your administrative handbook.

Included within this course is a guided facilitation that assist Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Administrators and their teams in developing their prevention plan.

This course is suited for managers, safety officers, or mitigating groups that are identified as part of the threat assessment team within the organization. The course can also be modified into a workgroup seminar to assist businesses and organizations in developing their threat assessment team or policies in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3342.