['Workplace Violence']
['Active Shooter', 'Workplace Violence']
05/29/2025
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There is currently no federal OSHA standard for workplace violence prevention. When necessary, federal OSHA will rely on the General Duty Clause for enforcement at any place of employment with recognized hazards that can cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
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Federal regulatory citation
29 USC 654 — Duties of employers and employees (General Duty Clause)
OSHA’s Compliance Directive 02-01-058, Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Workplace Violence (Jan. 10, 2017) makes recommendations for what a written workplace violence prevention program should include.
State comparison
OSHA permits states to assume enforcement responsibility for workplace safety and health by adopting a state plan. State plans must be at least as stringent as federal OSHA protections, rules, and regulations but are often more stringent. See the table below to determine whether additional requirements apply in your state.
Workplace violence (general industry) — state comparison
State
Adherence to federal regulations
State regulatory citation
State-specific requirements
Connecticut
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Yes (health care industry). View state
Hawaii
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Haw. Rev. Stat. 369-6 (HIOSH General Duty Clause)
May issue citations under state’s General Duty Clause. View state
Illinois
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Yes (health care industry). View state
Kentucky
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Yes (health care industry). View state
Minnesota
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Yes (health care industry). View state
New Jersey
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Yes (health care industry). View state
Oklahoma
Follows federal with additional requirements
63 Okla. Stat. 1-114.3
21 Okla. Stat. 650.4
21 Okla. Stat. 650.5
Yes (health care industry). View state
Oregon
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
ORS 654.412 through 654.423
Yes (limited health care industry). View state
Rhode Island
Follows federal with additional requirements
R.I. Gen. Laws 23-17.28-1 through 23-17.28-6
Yes (limited health care industry). View state
Vermont
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Yes (limited health care industry). View state
Virginia
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Yes (limited health care industry). View state
Washington
Incorporated by reference with additional requirements
Yes (health care, retail). View state
['Workplace Violence']
['Active Shooter', 'Workplace Violence']
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