Workplace Violence Prevention - Blog

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    3 Critical Areas to Strengthen Workplace Violence Prevention and Response

    See how a data-driven workplace violence prevention program protects employees by providing ongoing guidance and support for behaviors that keep the workplace safe.

  2. Male and female warehouse managers looking at a checklist on a clipboard

    Complying with California SB 553 After July 1

    Missed the deadline for CA Senate Bill 553? Learn 5 easy steps from expert James Sporleder to start your compliance journey and show good-faith effort today.

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    Ask an Expert: CA SB 553 Implementation Questions

     This post by workplace violence prevention expert James Sporleder answers four of the most commonly asked questions about CA SB 553 compliance.

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    How Incivility and Employee Engagement Impact Workplace Violence Prevention

    As workplace violence prevention is increasingly pushed "upstream", it's important to consider the role organizational culture plays in keeping people safe. This post explains why workplace incivility and employee engagement are important factors to address.

  5. Hiring a Workplace Violence Prevention Expert: Mistakes to Avoid

    Hiring a Workplace Violence Prevention Expert: Mistakes to Avoid

    This post explores the nuances of selecting the right workplace violence prevention contractor and how to ensure that the expertise you pay for genuinely fortifies your approach to addressing this important topic. 

  6. CA SB 553: March 2024 CAL/OSHA Update

    CA SB 553: March 2024 CAL/OSHA Update

    On March 5, 2024, CAL/OSHA provided additional guidance for employers regarding implementation of CA SB 553, including providing a generic template for a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan that is compliant with the new law.  

  7. Business Team Discussing Workplace Violence Prevention

    WPV Prevention: Is Your Plan Active or Idle?

    This post explains why organizations must ensure their CA SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Plans are not static documents, but rather are dynamic frameworks that empower every level of an organization to proactively address workplace violence.

  8. How workplace violence prevention training benefits employees

    Infographic: WPV Training Makes a Powerful Difference

    This infographic explains how we combine research and instructional design expertise to create engaging courses that change behavior, the power behind our ground-breaking Atana Insights analytics engine, and much more.

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    California Senate Bill 553 Workplace Violence Program Mandate

    Written by experts in workplace violence prevention, this post provides a helpful explanation of California Senate Bill 553 and what employers need to do to comply.

  10. Workplace Violence Prevention Training eBook

    Workplace Violence Prevention Training eBook

    This research-based eBook by subject expert James Sporleder helps make the case for a comprehensive workplace violence prevention and intervention program.

  11. Why Effective Workplace Violence Prevention Training Matters

    Why Effective Workplace Violence Prevention Training Matters

    Organizations intent on keeping people safe experience 5 key benefits when they conduct effective workplace violence prevention and response training.  Learn the benefits and how they impact employees and organizations.

  12. Say Something...Prevent Violence in the Workplace

    Say Something...Prevent Violence in the Workplace

    When it comes to workplace violence prevention, prevailing wisdom tells us to speak up if we witness concerning behavior. But that is easier said than done. See why it's important to teach employees why and how to bring concerns forward.

  13. How to Comply with The Joint Commission's Worksite Analysis Requirement

    How to Comply with The Joint Commission's Worksite Analysis Requirement

    One of the foundational requirements contained in TJC's new Workplace Violence Prevention standards is that each accredited healthcare organization must conduct an “Annual Worksite Analysis." This post offers expert insights and best practices.

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    Workplace Violence Prevention Toolkit

    This collection of workplace violence prevention and intervention training resources provides information, best practices, tips and free tools for building awareness and changing behavior.

  15. Understanding Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention Training

    Understanding Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention Training

    This helpful article explores the topic of workplace violence (WPV) training from a variety of angles. It includes definitions, practical explanations,  links to statistics and resources, and tips for how to build an effective WPV prevention and intervention program. 

  16. Questions about Workplace Violence Prevention Training

    5 Questions About Extreme Workplace Violence Response Training


    Training on the topic of workplace violence is complex and potentially intimidating; it can generate questions that may be challenging to answer.