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While OSHA does not have specific guidelines for workplace violence and active threat training, both the courts and OSHA hold employers accountable for preventing workplace violence under the General Duty Clause. This clause mandates that employers maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Therefore, even in the absence of specific OSHA requirements for workplace violence and active threat response training, employers are still responsible for implementing a workplace violence plan and training program. Some states do have mandates. For example, California’s Cal/OSHA SB 553 is a legislative requirement that mandates employers to establish workplace violence prevention plans (a service offered by CFR Defense). This requirement aims to reduce the incidence of workplace violence by creating a structured approach to identifying potential hazards, educating workers on how to handle violent situations, and providing clear procedures for reporting and responding to incidents. Even if you are not in California, many states will likely follow suit and pass similar legislation.

Additionally, many states do mandate workplace violence prevention policies and training.

• ‍New York: The New York State Workplace Violence Prevention Law mandates public employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence, including employee training.‍
• Washington: Washington State’s WAC 296-800-32020 requires employers to establish a written accident prevention program that includes procedures for addressing workplace violence.‍
• Connecticut: The Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Act requires state agencies to implement workplace violence prevention policies and training programs.‍
• New Jersey: The state mandates workplace violence prevention programs for public employers under its Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Program.

Recognizing the importance of proactively addressing workplace violence, these states have implemented structured prevention and response strategies to ensure safer working environments. CFR Defense provides the information, training, and services businesses need to comply with OSHA standards and future state mandates. More importantly, we help ensure that your staff are trained and prepared to respond to workplace violence, creating the safest possible work environment.