Workplace Violence Prevention Training
To: Campus Faculty and Staff
From: Julia McCallin, AVP for human resources and chief human resources officer; Hampton Cantrell, chief of campus security and parking services
In compliance with California's workplace violence prevention law (SB 553 / Cal. Lab. Code 6401.9), Caltech is implementing a Workplace Violence Prevention Training requirement for all staff and faculty. This is a new requirement and the first year in which all Caltech staff and faculty will be required to complete an annual training.
This interactive course is designed to help foster a safe, respectful, and prepared campus community.
About the Training
The Workplace Violence Prevention Training is a 40-minute interactive course that educates staff and faculty on how to:
- Recognize the warning signs of potential workplace violence
- Report workplace violence concerns appropriately
- Respond effectively to workplace violence incidents
Through a series of realistic scenarios involving coworkers, intimate partners, and third-party individuals, staff and faculty will learn best practices for maintaining safety and preventing violence in the workplace.
Details
- Training platform: MyLearn (caltech.learn.taleo.net)
- Training launch date: December 10, 2025
- Completion deadline: January 23, 2025
- Estimated time to complete: Approximately 40 minutes
- Requirement: This training is mandatory for all Caltech staff and faculty and must be completed annually.
Accessing the Training
Starting December 10, you can access the course by logging into the MyLearn portal at caltech.learn.taleo.net. The course will appear in your MyLearn assignments.
System-generated reminder emails will be sent periodically until training is completed.
Support and Questions
- For course content or training material questions, please contact: [email protected]
Caltech is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace for all members of our community. Thank you for your cooperation and timely completion of this important training.