Is Your Business SB-553 Compliant Yet?
Why You Need SB-553 OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention Training
As of July 1, 2024, California employers are now required to implement an Active Threat Response Plan and Employee Training Modules that meet the new Workplace Violence Law requirements, SB-553/California Labor Code Section 6401.9. It is important to know that there is no grace period for non-compliance with SB-553, and fines range from $18,000 to $25,000 per violation. If you have not taken steps to protect your business and employees by planning and training for this new law, the time is now to take action, and Talon Companies is here to assist you.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE COMPLIANT
To be effective, your Active Threat Response Plan should be developed around pre-incident planning and a security risk vulnerability assessment for your entire organization. The Physical Threat Assessment should include security measures to limit access and egress controls to potential perpetrators, identify escape routes, provide instant notification that a threat is in progress, and notify first responders.
A SOLID PLAN WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING
Talon’s custom Active Threat Response Plan for your business is developed around Department of Homeland Security protocols initiating run, hide, and fight directives in the event of an attack. Employees should know escape and exit routes to take as a first response to run. Secondly, if exits are sealed, rooms or locations should be identified as places to hide and lock doors. As a last resort, if running or hiding is not an option, employees should be trained to communicate as a team and mobilize to attack the perpetrator if possible.
ONGOING COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
In addition, your administrative staff needs to be trained on the legal aspects of SB-553, including how to report workplace violence incidents properly, keep plans current, and keep employee training up-to-date, including new implementations and updates to ongoing changes to the laws. Talon’s Active Threat Response Plan and Employee Training Modules cover all these things and more.
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Your Best Defense Against Targeted Workplace Violence
is Having an Even Stronger Offense
If you are ever faced with extreme physical violence in your workplace,
would you rather have your staff:
Equipped with hands-on training by an expert team of Former Secret Service, Former Military Intelligence, and a Clinical Forensic Psychologist?
OR
Lost and unprepared, with a
vague memory of a multiple-choice test
that barely met the minimum for
governmental compliance?
Extreme physical violence in the workplace can easily escalate to a life-or-death proposition.
These attacks are physical, and they happen in real-time. So shouldn’t the training to defend against them be as well?
“People respond to a traumatic event in the way they are trained” — Ron Williams, CEO – Talon Companies
WHY CHOOSE TALON FOR ACTIVE THREAT RESPONSE TRAINING?
Talon’s Offering
In-Person Active Threat Training Scenarios (OSHA Recommended) ⇒
VS. Competitive Offerings
VS. Learning Through Multiple Choice Tests Only
LIVE Instruction by Expert Law Enforcement/Military Trainers ⇒
VS. Syllabus Presented By Civilians With No Real-Life Experience
Learn Hands-on Techniques Designed to Overwhelm Attackers ⇒
VS. Watch Videos of Actors Demonstrating Techniques Only
Rehearsal of Real-time Reactions in Targeted Violence Situations ⇒
VS. Memorizing a List of Possibilities and Suggestions
MCLE Credits Certified by the California Bar Association ⇒
VS. No Credits Available – Not Board-Certified
Active Shooter Defense Training for SB-553 Compliance
Unfortunately, active shooter incidents are rapidly rising in the modern workplace. Talon’s expert training team is among very few equipped and experienced enough to provide Law Enforcement/Military-Grade Active Shooter Training exercises as part of our SB-553 compliance program.
Hands-on training gives your team the necessary tools to look for warning signs and react quickly as a mobilized unit to protect themselves and your business in the face of a life-threatening event.
Your Team Will Learn How To:
IDENTIFY AGGRESSORS
Learn to recognize the warning signs of employees who display dysfunctional behavior
DEVELOP SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Become acutely aware of your surroundings to spot potential risks and improve decision-making abilities
SPOT NATURAL LEADERS
Gain foresight into how individual employees will respond in a high-stress emergency situation
MANEUVER & MANAGE ATTACKS
Experience physical training where employees learn actual defense techniques through hands-on exercises
STRENGTHEN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
Save lives by learning the proper usage of cell phones in an emergency and techniques to best cooperate with emergency response efforts
EMPOWER YOUR STAFF
Mobilize your employees with the tools and knowledge they need to feel prepared and confident in the face of a violent event at work
FULLY UNDERSTAND SB-553
Deep-dive into the details of the law, from definitions and related terminology to identifying behaviors that qualify as workplace violence
GAIN MCLE CREDITS
Earn MCLE Credits (Mandatory Continuing Learning Education as this course is Certified by the California Bar Association)
PROPERLY REPORT INCIDENTS
Learn how to properly report workplace violence incidents, including the necessary details and the appropriate authorities to contact
KEEP LEGALLY ACCURATE LOGS
Understand the relevance of the Violent Incident Log and other critical documents to ensure compliance
ATTAIN OSHA COMPLIANCE
Avoid excessive fines by creating policy and procedure documents that appease attestation reports for OSHA compliance
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Experience Matters
Under the direction of Veteran Secret Service agent Ron Williams, Talon’s seasoned, expertly-trained instructors are recognized as top-tier advisors in threat assessment, asset protection, investigation, and computer security.
Our Expert Trainers
RON WILLIAMS, CEO – Talon Companies
United States Secret Service-Retired
• 23 Years protecting Presidents of the United States & Foreign Heads of State
• Investigated Threats against the President & Foreign Heads of State
• Leader of the Los Angeles Counter Assault Team
• Developed Corporate Violence Prevention in Government & Private Sector Environments
• Developed Active Threat Response Protocols in Government & Private Sector Environments
BARRY MOZIAN, President – Talon Executive Services
U.S. Army Field Intelligence Specialist (LRSU-Teams)
• Recognized Corporate Security and Workplace Violence Prevention Expert
• Decades of conducting Corporate Internal Investigations that detect, assess, and resolve issues of Malfeasance/Threats in the workplace
• Developed a Proprietary Investigation/Interview Technique that Yields a 94%+ Confession Rate
• Over a Decade of Proven Applications in Private Sector Environments
MANNY TAO, Psy.D
Clinical Forensic Psychologist
• Noted Workplace Violence and Threat Management Expert
• Served on the Board of Directors for Associations of Threat Assessment Professionals
• Seasoned ATAP Certified Threat Manager
• Targeted Violence Training and Education Expert
When Your Security is Threatened,
You’re Only As Strong As Your Weakest Link
In addition to helping your business become SB-553 compliant, we can also help you design a cohesive ongoing protection program specific to the needs of your business, clients, and employees.
Executive Protection and Threat Assessments
Company-Wide Security Risk Assessments and Threat Analysis
Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery
Physical Site Surveys
Emergency Response Plans
Policy and Procedure Development
Security Program Management and Incident Response
Compliance Updates, Policy Audits and Consulting
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Your Team Will Receive:
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
• Official Certificate of Completion
COURSE CONTENT
• Taught by Former Secret Service, Former Military Intelligence Specialist & Forensic Psychiatric Professionals
COURSE STRUCTURE
• In-person training with hands-on exercises*
*In-person training is highly recommended by OSHA
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
• Certified by the California Bar Association for MCLE credits
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
• No prior training required
COURSE UPDATES
• All content is kept up-to-date with current laws and regulations
“LoanDepot scheduled the training in our Irvine corporate campus, but we found it so beneficial that we requested it at all of our offices nationwide. Mr. Mozian & Dr. Tau are highly knowledgeable and engaging instructors who kept the participants involved throughout.
We feel better prepared on how to identify and respond to threatening behavior and violence in the workplace and our team has valuable information they can apply in their personal lives as well. I highly recommend having Talon Companies provide workplace violence training for your firm.”
— Director of Corporate Security – LoanDepot
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the total duration of the SB-553 Workplace Violence Training?
2 hrs. or 4 hrs., depending on the scope. Contact Talon Companies to see which Training module is best for your business.
Q: What do the follow-up annual training modules consist of?
Once the initial training is complete, Talon will return annually to provide your team with updates on new laws and techniques and training new employees.
Q: What are the consequences of not attaining OSHA Compliance?
There is no grace period for non-compliance with SB-553; fines range from $18,000 to $25,000 per violation. Depending on the type of business, non-compliance can also result in license revocation.
Q: What does this SB-553 Workplace Violence Training cost?
Because each business has different needs, Talon must do a complimentary initial assessment to provide you with a custom quote based on which services are needed during evaluation.
Q: How soon can we have our staff trained?
Timing will vary based on the desired scope of work. Once Talon has met with your team and determined the specifics of your training program, Talon will begin training your team as soon as is feasible.
Q: We have over 300 employees in our organization. Is Talon able to accommodate that?
Yes, Talon can train an organization of any size.
Q: Our business has multiple locations throughout the country. Is Talon able to accommodate that?
Yes. Talon has the ability to create custom training programs for any type, or size of business, regardless of location.