Cal/OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention Guidance and Resources

California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) amended California Labor Code section 6401.7 and created section 6401.9 and the new requirements found in those Labor Code sections will be in effect and enforceable on July 1, 2024.

Cal/OSHA is currently working on the development of a workplace violence prevention standard for general industry (Non-Health Care settings). The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) is required to adopt the standard no later than December 31, 2026.

Cal/OSHA recommends the guidance, educational materials, model programs and plans, and other resources that are provided below, be reviewed with an employer's existing procedures to ensure that workers are protected.

Workplace Violence Prevention for General Industry (Non-Health Care Settings)

Cal/OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention for General Industry (Non-Health Care Settings) New

Information and resources related to the Cal/OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry resulting from California Senate Bill 553.

Educational Materials and Other Resources New

Fact sheets and fillable written safety plans.

Workplace Violence Prevention Laws in General Industry (Non- Health Care) New

Laws related to Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry.

Frequently Asked Questions New

FAQs on the new requirements of SB 553 and other related information.

Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry Advisory Meeting Updates

Advisory meeting updates on the workplace violence prevention in general industry (non-healthcare settings) draft regulation.

Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care

Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care

Information and materials related to the Cal/OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care.

Educational Materials and Other Resources New

Fact sheets and fillable written safety plans.

Workplace Violent Incident Reporting System for Hospitals

Information on incident reporting for hospitals.

Frequently Asked Questions about Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care

FAQs on reporting and recording workplace violence incidents, new laws and more.

Workplace Violent Incidents at Hospitals

Cal/OSHA Annual Reports Based on Information Submitted by Hospitals.

March 27, 2024