Workplace Violence Prevention Program — Federal Framework
Written WVP program for employers outside California (which has its own SB 553 mandate). Built to the OSHA WPV typology (Type 1-4), with hazard assessment, controls, training, and incident response. Insurance-carrier-defensible.
When this template is required
OSHA has proposed a federal workplace violence prevention standard (initially for healthcare and social assistance) but has not finalised it. Enforcement is via the General Duty Clause + workplace violence enforcement directive (CPL 02-01-058). Many state OSHA programs have their own workplace violence requirements; insurance carriers increasingly require WVP programs.
Why this template
Federal WVP standard pending — get ahead
OSHA has proposed a federal workplace violence prevention standard for healthcare and social assistance. The standard is not yet final but proposed requirements mirror the four-type framework and hazard assessment approach in this program.
OSHA enforcement directive CPL 02-01-058
OSHA has an active enforcement directive on workplace violence (CPL 02-01-058) used for General Duty Clause citations when WPV hazards aren't addressed. A documented program is the foundation defense.
Insurance carrier expectation
Insurance carriers increasingly require written WVP programs as a condition of coverage. The program meets typical carrier expectations.
Companion to CA SB 553 + T8 §3342
California has SB 553 (general WVP) and T8 §3342 (healthcare WVP). For CA employers, use the California WVPP and CA Healthcare WVPP products. This program is for non-CA employers.
What you receive
- WVP Program (Word .docx)
- Workplace violence hazard assessment worksheet
- Four-type WPV classification framework (Type 1-4)
- Engineering and administrative controls matrix
- Employee training outline
- Incident response procedure
- Violent incident log (best practice, modeled on CA SB 553 format)
- Anti-retaliation policy
- Annual program review log
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
- Healthcare facilities (non-CA — for CA use the SB 553 + T8 §3342 plans)
- Retail establishments (Type 2 customer violence)
- Hospitality and food service
- Late-night retail and convenience stores
- Social service and homeless service providers
- Public-facing offices (government, utility customer service)
Frequently asked
Is there a federal OSHA workplace violence standard?
Not yet. OSHA has proposed a federal workplace violence prevention standard for healthcare and social assistance. The proposed rule has been through several stages of development. The proposed requirements mirror the four-type framework and hazard assessment approach. Until finalised, OSHA enforces WVP under the General Duty Clause and the enforcement directive CPL 02-01-058.
What are the four types of workplace violence?
Type 1 — Criminal intent: violence by someone with no legitimate connection to the workplace (robbery, etc.). Type 2 — Customer/client: violence by recipients of services (patients, customers, students, inmates). Type 3 — Worker-on-worker: violence by current/former employees, supervisors. Type 4 — Personal relationship: violence by someone with a personal relationship to an employee (domestic violence spillover into the workplace). Different types require different controls.
How is this different from the California WVPP?
California SB 553 (Labor Code 6401.9, effective July 2024) imposes specific written WVP requirements on CA employers — annual training, Violent Incident Log, IIPP integration. CA T8 §3342 imposes additional requirements on CA healthcare employers. This program is for non-CA employers — it uses the same four-type framework but doesn't include the CA-specific procedural requirements. For CA employers, use the California WVPP product.
Do we need a Violent Incident Log if we're not in California?
Not legally required outside CA, but strongly recommended as best practice. The Log is the foundation for trend analysis, OSHA recordkeeping (workplace violence incidents that result in injury are recordable), and insurance documentation. The program includes the Log modeled on the CA SB 553 format.
What's the OSHA enforcement directive CPL 02-01-058?
OSHA's compliance directive on workplace violence — 'Enforcement Procedures for Investigating or Inspecting Workplace Violence Incidents.' It directs OSHA inspectors to use the General Duty Clause when responding to workplace violence complaints, especially in high-risk industries (healthcare, social assistance, late-night retail). A documented WVP program is the primary defense against GDC citations.