FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What is Senate Bill 553 (SB553) and how does it affect us?
Who must comply with Senate Bill 553 (SB553)?
Every public facing business or business with 10 or more employees with the exception of healthcare facilities, employers that comply with Section 3203 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, employers whose facilities are in compliance with Section 3203 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, Employers that are law enforcement agencies that are a “department or participating department,” as defined in Section 1001 of Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations and that have received confirmation of compliance with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Program from the POST Executive Director in accordance with Section 1010 of Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations, and employees teleworking from a location of the employee’s choice, which is not under the control of the employer.
What happens if I don’t comply with Senate Bill 553 (SB553)?
What must a workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) establish, implement and maintain?
What is required of the “effective” training for a valid workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP)?
Can I or should I conduct my own workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) training?
What records are required to be created by Senate Bill 553 (SB553) and how long shall they be maintained?
Records of hazard identification, evaluation and correction shall be created and maintained for five years.
Training records shall be created and maintained for one year and include training dates, contents of training, names and qualifications of persons conducting training, and names and job titles of those attending the training session.
Violent incident logs shall be maintained for five years.
Post incident response and investigation results shall be maintained for five years and shall NOT include any medical information.
Do I have to have a workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) for each work site?
Can the workplace violence prevention plan be included in the existing the injury and illness prevention plan (IIPP)?
Why would I use TOP Safety LLC for my Senate Bill 553 (SB5553) compliance over others?
Do you offer an enterprise option?
Yes! We call our enterprise option “Train the Trainer”. We’ll equip members of your team to administer training to employees. This gives larger organizations the flexibility to train groups of employees. Schedule a call to learn more.
When is the deadline for being compliant with the law?
July 1st, 2024
What are the penalties for not being compliant?
- Fines ranging from $18-25k by CalOSHA
- Potential liability to employees for unsafe work environments
Improve safety for your employees and ensure compliance with SB 553
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A safe environment for employees is one of the top priorities self-reported in recent surveys. Investing in training not only brings your organization into compliance with SB 553 but helps create a safe environment.
Employees can learn at their own pace.
Track employee progress as they complete modules and progress through their training. Training courses include videos so employees can learn from our experts.
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With several decades of real world security and law enforcement experience – our team has the knowledge to ensure your employees feel prepared and safe for any situations that can arise in the workplace or elsewhere.
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HR Professional
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