Emergency & SafetyQuestion 182 of 200
California Labor Code §6401.9, added by SB 553 and effective July 1, 2024, requires most California employers to:
a.Provide every employee with personal body armor
b.Hire armed security guards for every workplace
c.Establish, implement, and maintain a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), train employees, log violent incidents, and conduct hazard assessments
d.Replace all glass entry doors with bulletproof material
Explanation
SB 553, codified at Labor Code §6401.9, requires nearly all California employers (some narrow exemptions) to establish a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, conduct training, maintain a Violent Incident Log, and perform periodic hazard assessments. The plan must include reporting procedures, response procedures, employee-involvement provisions, and post-incident review. The law does not mandate equipment or armed guards specifically (a, b, d) — it focuses on planning, training, and recordkeeping. Security officers should be familiar with the client's WVPP.
Law Reference: California Labor Code §6401.9 (SB 553, effective July 1, 2024)Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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