What should I do if I have a violent incident or threat of violence at work?

All reports of workplace violence or threats of violence should be taken seriously by an employer. Employers should respond to such reports according to their workplace violence prevention plan.

Most California employers are required to address workplace violence under California’s general industry workplace violence safety law. Under the law, employers must implement and maintain a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) either as a standalone document or as part of their required Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), which must include procedures for communicating regarding workplace violent incidents (i.e.,