California Labor Code §6401.9 (added by SB 553)

Workplace Violence Prevention in California

California workplace violence prevention training for employees, built to the training duty in Labor Code §6401.9 (SB 553). Covers the statutory definition and the four types, coverage and exemptions, the employer written plan, hazard recognition and controls, reporting without reprisal, emergency response, the violent incident log and record access, and the annual and change-triggered review cycle. Randomized final exam.

$49
4 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doIt is not a legal finding or a professional certification, and it does not replace the employer’s own written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, worksite hazard assessment, reporting contacts, emergency procedures or the legally required opportunity to ask questions of a person knowledgeable about that plan, all of which the employer must supply and keep current.
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Quick answer

What is Workplace Violence Prevention in California?
Workplace Violence Prevention in California is online compliance training documenting the requirements of California Labor Code §6401.9 (added by SB 553). It costs $49, is self-paced across 4 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.

What this course covers

01
Orientation, Definitions and Coverage15 min
Welcome and Course Roadmap; What Workplace Violence Means; The Four Types of Violence; Who Is Covered and Who May Be Exempt; The Employer's Written Plan.
02
Hazards, Prevention and Warning Conditions15 min
Identifying Workplace Violence Hazards; Inspections and Employee Participation; Engineering and Work-Practice Controls; Recognizing Escalation Without Profiling; Job-Specific Scenarios and Control Review.
03
Reporting, Emergency Response and Personal Safety15 min
Reporting Without Fear of Reprisal; Alerts, Assistance and Emergency Communication; Evacuate, Shelter or Create Distance; De-escalation and Its Limits; After Immediate Danger.
04
Incident Logs, Plan Improvement and Completion15 min
Violent Incident Log; Post-Incident Investigation and Correction; Records and Employee Access; Annual Review and Additional Training; Interactive Questions and Course Completion.

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under California Labor Code §6401.9 (added by SB 553). You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

Instant, verifiable certificate

Your certificate issues the moment you finish, with a unique ID. Any employer or inspector can confirm it at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify. No waiting for a card in the mail.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Workplace Violence Prevention in California is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (California Labor Code §6401.9 (added by SB 553)) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

Workplace Violence · 7 min read
California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and Training
California's workplace violence prevention requirement covers a written plan, a violent incident log and training. Here is what employers usually get wrong about each of them.

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