What does OSHA expect for company training with regard to an active shooter event
Though OSHA does not have any specific guidelines for active shooter training courses, they recognize the importance of preparing workers for these types of incidents.
The courts and OSHA alike hold employers responsible for preventing workplace violence under the General Duty Clause, which states: “Employers must maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards causing, or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to workers.”
In 2017 OSHA released a directive titled โEnforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Workplace Violenceโ to OSHA inspectors, in order to start implementing proper workplace training for violent events.
OSHA does not have specific requirements for active shooter response training.
Employers are responsible for putting in place a:
โฆto help employees understand what to do in this type of situation.
Where Should Your Company Start with Active Shooter Response Training?
To be proactive and implement a safety training program that helps prepare your employees for an active shooter incident, itโs best to start by understanding OSHAโs general guidelines for a workplace violence incident. These guidelines can be used for training your employees for any type of workplace violence event.
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