
Learn about preventing workplace violence and maintaining a safe, respectful environment. Follow the agency policy against violence, report incidents to supervisors, and uphold professional behavior to avoid discrimination.
Explore the definitions and requirements of workplace violence, including emergency, engineering and work-practice controls, and the four violence types, plan, threat of violence, and avenues for employee involvement.
Engage in workplace safety by joining the safety committee, submitting concerns, and helping correct hazards to strengthen workplace violence prevention and safety protocols.
Identify intimidation factors in workplace violence, including physical blocking, verbal and psychological pressure, and stalking. Learn how body language and weapon indicators signal threats and support prevention.
Explore the effects of workplace violence, including physical injuries, disability or death, and outcomes like low morale, high turnover, and a hostile work environment, underscoring the need to report incidents.
Explore the anatomy of a workplace violence event by identifying triggering events, personal and emotional factors, and warning signs such as threats, harassment, weapon presence, and drastic behavior changes.
Identify who is at risk of workplace violence, highlighting government workers and women who face higher exposure, with CDC data showing about 111,000 incidents annually and labeling it an epidemic.
Identify who commits workplace violence, including customers, vendors, coworkers, managers, and domestic spillover into the workplace. Also cover violence during robberies and other criminal acts.
Explore workplace violence prevention with measures like lighting, cameras, fencing, secure doors, and ID badges, plus training in situational awareness, verbal judo, and run-hide-fight.
Learn to assess threats of physical violence as serious and imminent, gather details such as identity, victims, method, timing, witnesses, and report to your supervisor or security to prevent harm.
Learn how to report workplace violence by choosing open or confidential channels, prioritizing safety and compliance with SB 553 while avoiding anonymous reports.
Learn how the violent incident log under SB 553 supports workplace safety, how to request copies through HR or risk management, and the annual February posting beside OSHA records.
We prioritize safety and wellbeing by supporting employees facing domestic violence and guiding confidentially to obtain a TRO, with supervisor or HR support for reporting in the workplace.
Recognize the need, inform your employer or representative, request a temporary restraining order against harassment, violence, or credible threats, provide details, attend hearings, and follow up to protect workplace safety.
Ask questions and share thoughts about workplace violence prevention measures to help maintain a secure and supportive work environment, with responses within 48 hours.
In our comprehensive online course, "SB553 Compliance: Workplace Violence Prevention Training," we guide you through the intricacies of California's latest workplace safety law. As of July 1, 2024, employers and employees are mandated to undergo annual training in accordance with SB553, a stricter workplace violence prevention law recently implemented by the State of California.
This course isn't just about meeting legal requirements; it's about ensuring a safe and harmonious work environment. Taught by seasoned experts with two decades of real-world experience in risk management and loss control for public agencies, our training goes beyond the basics.
Key Course Highlights:
Understanding SB553: Delve into the details of the law, from definitions and related terminology to identifying behaviors that qualify as workplace violence.
Identifying Aggressors and Victims: Learn to spot potential aggressors and victims, gaining insights into the impact of workplace violence on the job.
Reporting Incidents: Explore the process of reporting workplace violence incidents, including the necessary details and the appropriate authorities to contact.
Violent Incident Log: Understand the importance of the Violent Incident Log, how to obtain it, and other crucial documents to ensure compliance.
Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO): Gain insights into the process of obtaining a TRO through the employer, addressing circumstances that necessitate such measures.
OSHA Compliance: Our course not only fulfills SB553 requirements but also provides safety and health training in compliance with Federal OSHA and State OSHA standards. Ask our experienced instructors any questions, and receive prompt responses as outlined by OSHA standards.
Trusted Instructors: Developed by our in-house trainers with a proven track record, trusted by public agencies throughout California.
No prerequisites are required. Whether you're an employer or an employee, this course is designed to guide you through every step, ensuring your success in meeting or exceeding the minimum required training. Invest in the safety and well-being of your workplace – enroll today!