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wHAT IS ca sb 553?
CA SB553 Basics
California State Senator Dave Cortese played a key role in drafting and advancing Senate Bill 553 (SB 553), a landmark law aimed at preventing workplace violence. The bill requires employers—including those operating in schools, public venues, and places of worship—to implement comprehensive violence prevention plans as part of their safety protocols.
Governor Newsom approved, signed and enacted mandated CA Bill SB 5553 effective July 1, 2024 for the majority of California businesses to comply.
He assigned Cal/OSHA to monitor compliance and gave them the authority to cite those who fail to create training for their employees, proactive measures, preventative solutions and preparedness for these unforeseen incidents.
ASAA works directly with CAL-OSHA and maintains an active liaison for ongoing communication, ensuring that our strategies align with state-level safety standards and enforcement practices.
Bringing Your Business to Mandatory Compliance with ASAA
ASAA provides a compliances solution that goes beyond minimum requirements by delivering:
- Comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plans aligned with SB 553 and Labor Code standards
- On-site facility assessments to identify vulnerabilities and corrective actions
- Employee training programs covering hazard recognition, response protocols, and reporting procedures
- Documentation and recordkeeping systems required under SB 553 for audits and annual reviews
- Law enforcement and CAL-OSHA coordination, leveraging our direct liaison for regulatory alignment
- Scenario-based drills and communication system recommendations to ensure readiness and rapid response
- Annual compliance reviews and updates to maintain adherence as regulations evolve
ASAA ensures businesses not only meet the mandatory compliance requirements but also implement best practices for workplace safety and resilience.
Labor Code Sections 6401.7 and 6401.9 are foundational to SB 553 compliance because they establish the employer’s responsibility for workplace safety and injury prevention.
Section 6401.7
Section 6401.7 requires employers to implement and maintain an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), which includes hazard identification, employee training, and written procedures for corrective actions.
SECTion 6401.9
Section 6401.9 reinforces the duty to provide a safe work environment by addressing hazard controls and compliance with state safety standards.
How does CA SB 553 RELATE TO THESE LABOR CODES?
SB 553 builds on these codes by mandating a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), employee training, incident reporting, and annual reviews. These requirements are designed to reduce workplace violence risks and ensure proactive safety measures.
Enforcement by CAL-OSHA
CAL-OSHA is the regulatory agency responsible for enforcing these labor codes and SB 553. They conduct inspections, review documentation, and issue citations or penalties for non-compliance. Employers must demonstrate:
- A compliant WVPP integrated with their IIPP
- Proper training and reporting systems
- Documentation of hazard assessments and corrective actions
FAILURE TO COMPLY has already resulted in over $500K in fines, corrective orders, and increased scrutiny during audits throughout the state of California.
the process
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speak on the phone
We set up a telephone or zoom call to collect pertinent information and discuss your concerns and objectives.
On-site meeting
ASAA surveys the environment in order to prepare a specific individualized assessment with recommendations.
Present Proposal
The proposal will include a full assessment, recommendations, survival plans, training, pro-active actions including satisfaction of all other requirements as set by the CA State Bill SB 533.
