The recent tragic attack at an office building in New York and the loss and pain felt by its survivors and those affected leave many employers wondering what more they can do to protect their employees and locations. In California, most businesses must have a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) as a result of
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Assembly Bill 2975: California Passes Amendments to Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements
By Michael R. Watts on
Posted in CalOSHA
Hospitals must prepare now to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2975, which requires certain hospitals to implement a weapons screening policy and use specified weapons detection devices, other than handheld metal detector wands.
For years, California has led the nation in workplace violence prevention laws, beginning with workplace violence prevention standards for hospitals. The…
West Hollywood Passes Ordinance Expanding Hotel Worker Protection
By Cynthia L. Filla & Reem Blaik on
Posted in Hiring and Background Checks, Uncategorized
Last week, the City of West Hollywood approved an expansive hotel worker protection ordinance. The ordinance seeks to protect the safety and security of hotel workers and improve their working conditions. The following is a summary of the ordinance’s five key elements.
- Personal Security Devices
Similar to an ordinance passed in 2020 by Sacramento…