WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN TRAINING EMPLOYEES
California has recently passed legislation making it the 11th state to require employers to provide workplace violence prevention plans or training for their employees. This new law aims to safeguard dental practices and other workplaces through effective risk management strategies. Employers in California are now mandated to take proactive measures to prevent workplace violence and ensure the safety and well-being of their employees.
Workplace Violence Prevention Program Compliance
Compliance with the new legislation includes thorough documentation and record-keeping related to the WVPP. Employers must keep detailed records of all violence prevention efforts, including hazard identification and mitigation, training sessions, incident responses, and investigations. Examples of incident logs are included in the model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan published by Cal-OSHA. Violent incident logs are required to be kept by the employer for five years.
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Resources to Get Your Plan Started
- Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
- Workplace Violence Incident Log
- Physical Hazard Risk Assessment Form
- Cal OSHA Safety and Health Fact Sheet for Employers
- Cal OSHA Safety and Health Fact Sheet for Employees
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Handling Conflicts With Confidence: Tools To Reduce Tension and Risk
Avoiding conflicts with patients or employees only allows them to grow and expose the dental practice to liability risks. With clarity, patience, empathy and objectivity, dentists can better navigate disagreements and de-escalate potential crises.
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