S 1176 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

This bill requires employers in healthcare and social service sectors to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans for their workers. It applies to a wide range of facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, mental health clinics, and community care settings, affecting healthcare and social service workers who provide care in these environments. The plans must include risk assessments, hazard prevention measures, incident reporting procedures, and annual training for employees. Employers must maintain records of violent incidents, conduct annual evaluations of their prevention plans, and submit annual summaries of workplace violence data to the Secretary of Labor. The bill also prohibits retaliation against workers who report violence or safety concerns and ensures compliance with existing safety standards.
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Introduced Apr 18, 2023 Last action Apr 18, 2023
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Apr 18, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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