Workplace Violence Prevention

Resources for Workplace Violence Prevention Act (WVPA) from the New York State Department of Labor:

• NYS Department of Labor (DOL):
  https://dol.ny.gov/
• NYS DOL Workplace Violence Program
  https://dol.ny.gov/workplace-safety
• NYS WPVA Statute
  https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/27-B
• 12NYCRR Part 800.6 Public Employer Workplace Prevention Programs
  https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/workplace-violence-prevention-regulations.pdf
• Workplace Violence Prevention Fact Sheet for Public Employees
  https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/01/p19-wvpa-1-24.pdf
• Workplace Violence Prevention Regulations Employer Training Webinar – This statewide presentation was given by the New York State Education Department and New York State Department of Labor regarding the Workplace Violence Prevention Law and contains useful information.
  https://www.nysed.gov/video/workplace-violence-prevention-regulations-employer-training
• NYS Workplace Violence Prevention FAQs
  https://dol.ny.gov/workplace-violence-prevention-frequently-asked-questions
• NYSED June 2024 Memo – Workplace Prevention Program
  https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/student-support-services/workplace-violence-prevention-program-faq.pdf
• Workplace Violence Prevention Program Template – a blank template from NYS Department of Labor that can be used to customize your district’s Workplace Prevention Program.
  Download Program Template (.docx)
• Prevention of Workplace Violence – a PowerPoint Presentation from NYS Department of Labor that can be used to customize by your district to meet the regulations for employer training for Workplace Violence Prevention.
  Download PowerPoint Presentation (.pptx)

More Resources:

• WPV Presentation – Working Guide for Leaders (Login Required)
  Download Presentation (PDF)

For further information and for questions about the WVPA, contact Tricia Geisel, NYSUT’s Health & Safety Specialist at patricia.geisel@nysut.org.