California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan — SB 553 Compliant
Required of virtually every California employer with 10+ employees since July 2024. The template includes the full plan, Violent Incident Log, annual training outline, and the four WPV-type classification framework.
When this template is required
Required of virtually every California employer with 10+ employees in a publicly-accessible workplace, effective July 1, 2024. Limited exemptions: telework-only, healthcare under T8CCR §3342, corrections, law enforcement. The mandate is new — most CA employers are still catching up.
Why this template
Fresh 2024 mandate — most employers still non-compliant
SB 553 went into effect July 1, 2024. Cal/OSHA is developing a permanent general industry standard by December 31, 2026. The market is young and many employers are still finalising their plans. The template gets you compliant in <1 day.
Violent Incident Log included
Labor Code §6401.9(c) requires a Violent Incident Log with specific data fields. The template includes the log in the required format.
Four WPV-type classification framework
SB 553 follows the OSHA/Cal/OSHA WPV typology (Type 1 — criminal intent; Type 2 — customer/client; Type 3 — co-worker; Type 4 — personal relationship). The plan applies the appropriate controls to each type.
IIPP integration
SB 553 explicitly requires that the WVPP be integrated with the IIPP (T8CCR §3203). The template cross-references the IIPP structure so the two plans align.
What you receive
- California WVPP (Word .docx) — Labor Code §6401.9 aligned
- Violent Incident Log template (required record)
- Workplace violence hazard assessment worksheet
- Emergency response procedures (active threat, lockdown, evacuation)
- Employee training outline (annual required)
- Reporting and investigation procedure (no-retaliation language)
- Annual review and update log
- Integration with IIPP (T8CCR §3203 cross-reference)
- Bilingual employee notification (English/Spanish)
How you get it
This document is written and reviewed against the standard it cites, and it is ready now. The download link is emailed as soon as your payment clears.
Revisions included — if something about your operation changes what the document should say, reply to the delivery email and we will amend it.
Who buys this
- Almost every California employer with 10+ public-facing employees
- Retail, hospitality, restaurants, healthcare (non-§3342)
- Schools, banks, professional services
- Multi-site California employers needing standardised WVPP
- Out-of-state employers with CA operations
Frequently asked
Who does SB 553 apply to?
SB 553 applies to nearly every California employer. Exemptions are narrow: (1) places of employment with fewer than 10 employees AT a non-public-accessible location; (2) employees teleworking from a non-employer-controlled location; (3) healthcare facilities covered by T8CCR §3342; (4) corrections facilities; (5) law enforcement agencies. If your workplace is publicly accessible OR you have 10+ employees, you almost certainly need a WVPP.
When did SB 553 take effect?
July 1, 2024 — there was no implementation grace period. Cal/OSHA is also developing a permanent general industry workplace violence standard by December 31, 2026, which will expand enforcement detail.
What must a WVPP include?
Per Labor Code §6401.9: (1) Names or job titles of persons responsible for implementing the plan; (2) Procedures for employee involvement in developing and reviewing the plan; (3) Methods for coordinating implementation with other employees and employers; (4) Procedures for accepting and responding to workplace violence reports; (5) Procedures to prohibit retaliation; (6) Procedures to ensure compliance with the plan; (7) Procedures to communicate with employees about workplace violence; (8) Procedures for emergency response; (9) Workplace violence hazard identification; (10) Training; (11) Recordkeeping (Violent Incident Log).
What is the Violent Incident Log?
A mandatory record of every workplace violence incident, with specific data fields: date/time/location, type of incident (Type 1-4 per WPV typology), description, classification, employees involved, response and corrective actions. Records must be retained for 5 years. The template includes the log in the required format.
How often must employees be trained?
When the plan is initially established, annually thereafter, and when new hazards are identified. Training must cover the plan, how to report incidents without fear of retaliation, the Violent Incident Log, and the four WPV types. Training must be in language and at literacy level appropriate to employees.