California Labor Code section 6401.9 (SB 553), in force since July 1, 2024: who is covered, the written workplace violence prevention plan, the four types of workplace violence, the violent incident log, annual training and records. Free practice quiz with instant feedback; every explanation cites the state law, rule or official page it is based on. State rules change: check the current text with the state agency. Independent review material: not affiliated with or endorsed by OSHA or any state agency.
Question 1 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Since when are California's workplace violence prevention requirements (LC 6401.9 (b) to (g)) enforceable?
- January 1, 2023
- July 1, 2024
- January 1, 2026
- December 31, 2026
Question 2 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Which of these workplaces is exempt from LC 6401.9?
- A retail store that is open to the public
- A warehouse with 40 employees on each shift
- A restaurant with 12 employees and a bar
- A teleworker at a place they choose
Question 3 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
A small office with 6 employees, closed to the public and compliant with the IIPP rule (§3203), is exempt from LC 6401.9.
Question 4 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Violence against an employee by a customer, client, patient or visitor is which type?
Question 5 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Where must the written workplace violence prevention plan be kept?
- Only in the head office's legal department files
- Easily accessible to employees at all times
- Only with the employer's workers' comp insurer
- Filed with Cal/OSHA before July 1 of each year
Question 6 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
The violent incident log must include the names and phone numbers of the people involved.
Question 7 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How often must employees receive workplace violence prevention training?
- Only once, at the time of hiring, for each new employee
- Every three years, followed by a written test
- Only after a violent incident has occurred
- When the plan is set up, then yearly
Question 8 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Which of these is a required topic of the training?
- Self-defense moves taught by local police officers
- Reporting incidents without fear of reprisal
- How to calculate the company's yearly injury rate
- The employer's workers' comp insurance claim steps
Question 9 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
The training must include an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with a person knowledgeable about the employer's plan.
Question 10 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
For how long must workplace violence training records be kept?
- At least one year
- Six months
- At least five years
- Thirty years
Question 11 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
For how long must the violent incident log be kept?
- One year
- Three years
- A minimum of five years
- Until the plan is revised
Question 12 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
An employee asks for a copy of the training records. Within how long must they be provided?
- Within 24 hours of the request
- Within 15 calendar days
- Within 90 days of the request
- Only after a court order