California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553), effective July 1, 2024, mandates that California employers develop a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and conduct annual training. The WVPP must be specific to the hazards and corrective measures for each work area and operation, and it must be in effect at all times. 

Employers with employees in California are responsible for providing effective annual training. The statute’s July 1st effective date means that for some, annual training deadlines are fast approaching. Training must also be provided on an ongoing basis for new or previously unrecognized hazards. 

Still unclear about California’s SB 553 and its implications for your agricultural operations? Join us in Fresno on May 15, 2025, for a hands-on WVPP seminar designed specifically for agricultural employers. The seminar will cover essential parts of Cal/OSHA’s Model WVPP to help you develop a compliant plan. The program will also emphasize the practical application of the WVPP through industry-specific scenarios and best practices aimed at proactively mitigating risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Register Now!