ASSERTIVE / PLANNING PERSPECTIVE
Know the State Framework
California Labor Code section 6401.9 requires most employers to establish, implement and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan. Cal/OSHA publishes guidance on what the plan covers, including hazard identification, training and incident logs.
Where Physical Security Fits
Security officers can support parts of a plan, such as access control, visitor screening procedures, a visible presence and incident reporting. The employer remains responsible for the plan itself, its training and its compliance.
Plan Together
Share the plan's relevant procedures with your security provider so post orders, escalation contacts and reporting align with it. Federal CISA resources offer additional planning material for physical security and active-assailant preparedness.
General Information Only
This article is not legal advice. Consult Cal/OSHA guidance and your own counsel to determine your obligations.
Official Sources
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