Workplace violence prevention is not just a binder on a shelf. Laws like California's SB 553 require a real plan, real training and real reporting, but compliance is the floor, not the ceiling.
Most incidents have warning signs: escalating conflict, threats brushed off as jokes, employees who feel unheard. A culture where people speak up early is the strongest prevention tool you have.
Pair your written plan with training that teaches recognition, de-escalation and reporting. When your team knows what to look for and trusts the process, you catch problems while they are still small.
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