Checklist: OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention
Get ready for OSHA's new Workplace Violence Prevention legislation
What you’ll learn:
- Essential elements of a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP): Understand the key components required for a compliant and effective plan.
- Importance of employee involvement: Discover how to foster employee participation in developing, implementing, and reviewing the WVPP.
- Procedures for reporting and preventing retaliation: Understand how to create a safe and supportive environment for employees to report workplace violence incidents.
- Effective communication and training: Understand the importance of clear communication and comprehensive training programs in preventing workplace violence.
- Risk assessment and mitigation: Learn how to identify and address potential workplace violence hazards.
- Incident response and recordkeeping: Understand the procedures for responding to and investigating workplace violence incidents and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
- Documentation and acknowledgment: Understand the importance of documenting all procedures, policies, and training related to the WVPP.
Did you know that healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than any other industry? New Workplace Violence Prevention legislation for OSHA is being enacted nationwide, starting in California and Texas. With more states likely to follow this trend, it’s time to learn what this means for your practice.
Download this helpful checklist to discover what is required under these new OSHA laws for training, documentation, and more.
Who this is for:
- Healthcare employers of all sizes, from small medical practices to large healthcare organizations, who need to comply with workplace violence prevention regulations.
- OSHA Safety Officers responsible for developing and implementing workplace policies and procedures.
- The staff of healthcare practices to understand how to handle workplace violence situations and their rights in those situations.
