Violent Incident Log

Employers must keep a violent incident log with specific information about each workplace violence incident. The information in the log must come from employees who experienced the incident, witness statements, and investigational findings. Personal identifying information (such as names and addresses) that would allow someone to identify those involved in the incident should be excluded from the log. The log must be reviewed annually, when a violent incident occurs, and when a deficiency arises.

Training

Employers are required to provide employees with training on the workplace violence plan when it’s first established and annually thereafter. Additional training has to be provided when a new workplace violence hazard is identified or when changes are made to the plan, but this training can be limited to covering those specific topics.

Any training materials the employer uses must be appropriate for the employees’ language, literacy, and educational level.

Action Items

Create a written workplace violence prevention plan, make it available to all employees, and provide training on the plan.