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CalChamber-Opposed Workplace Violence Bill Is Unworkable for Small Employers

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A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that increases business costs and establishes a one-size-fits-all workplace violence regulation on all California employers is scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee today. The bill requires changes to workplace setup, equipment and staffing across all industries.

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Cal/OSHA Publishes Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, Resources

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Last year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 553, creating a new general industry workplace violence prevention standard. Employers are also required to conduct workplace violence training and create workplace violence incident logs.

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Cal/OSHA’s Civil Penalties Increase in 2024

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Inflation doesn’t just affect food, housing and energy costs — its effects are far-reaching, as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) recent increased penalties for certain violations demonstrate. Violence incident logs (five years). Records of workplace violence incident investigations (five years).

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New Rule Targets Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care

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The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has developed a regulation addressing workplace violence protection in health care. I am the HR director for an acute care facility. How will the new regulation for workplace violence in health care affect my facility? Prevention Plan.

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Cal/OSHA Heat Regulations, Where Things Stand with SB 553

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In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie to discuss the newest developments in California’s indoor heat regulations and proposed legislation, SB 553, dealing with workplace violence rules.

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What Can California Employers Do to Provide Safe Workplaces?

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The number of active shooter incidents has increased in recent years, including many tragic workplace shootings. Employers may be wondering what they need to do to keep employees safe and how to prepare for workplace violence incidents. Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Labor Code section 6401).

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California Fatal Workplace Injuries Increased in 2018

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Transportation-related incidents/accidents top the list of fatal workplace injuries. After several years of declines, in 2018 (the latest data available), California’s workplace fatality rate increased with 422 Californians dying in workplace incidents (up from 376 in 2017). National Fatal Occupational Injuries.

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