What can I do to plan ahead in case of a violent incident at work?

While workplace violence is often random and varied, a planned response is nonetheless possible. Additionally, effective July 1, 2024, most California employers will be required to address workplace violence under California’s newly enacted general industry workplace violence safety law. Under the law, covered employers will have a number of obligations, including developing and implementing a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) either as a standalone document or as part of their required Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), training employees on the plan, creating workplace violence incidence logs and various recordkeeping requirements.