CAL OSHA SB 553 Flashcards
What is Labor Code Section 6401.7?
This section requires employers to develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) as part of their Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
What is Labor Code Section 6401.9?
The specific requirements for the WVPP, including the necessary components such as hazard assessments, employee training, emergency response procedures, and the maintenance of a Violent Incident Log.
What is Title 8, Section 3203?
This section pertains to Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP), where the WVPP may be incorporated.
What is Title 8, Section 342?
This section involves the reporting of work-connected fatalities and serious injuries.
What is Title 8, Section 14300?
This section covers employer recordkeeping requirements, specifically for logging work-related injuries and illnesses
What is required in the way of Hazard Assessments?
The WVPP must incorporate regular inspections to identify potential hazards, especially after incidents of workplace violence or when new hazards are identified. Procedures must be in place to promptly correct any hazards identified.
What is required in the way of reporting?
Employers are required to maintain a Violent Incident Log that records all incidents of workplace violence, even if they do not result in injury. This log must include details such as the date, time, location, type of violence, and a description of the incident. Records related to hazard identification, evaluations, corrections, training, and incident investigations must be maintained for a specified period (usually five years).
What Training is required?
Employers must provide initial and annual training to employees on the WVPP, covering topics such as how to report workplace violence, understanding job-specific violence hazards, and preventive measures. Training must be tailored to match the education level, reading skills, and language of the workers.
What does the document state about Retaliation Prohibition?
The law prohibits any form of retaliation against employees who report workplace violence or participate in the WVPP.
