Workplace Violence Prevention Programs Annual Reviews
Title 12 of the New York State Code of Rules and Regulations, Part 800.6 (12 NYCRR 800.6), is the NYS Public Employees Workplace Violence Prevention Act, which was passed into law on June 7, 2006, and expanded to include school districts on Jan. 4, 2024.
Unlike other laws, this one includes annual requirements for public employers to review workplace violence incident reports from the previous year to identify trends and develop control measures to prevent similar incidents. It also requires employers to provide annual, site-specific workplace violence prevention training that identifies risks and outlines the control measures in place to protect employees.
Another ongoing, but not annual, requirement is for employers to conduct workplace reviews when existing facilities are updated or new facilities are built to ensure workplace violence controls are in place, such as swipe card access for employees and secure visitor areas.
The law requires employers to evaluate the effectiveness of their workplace violence control measures by performing, at a minimum, an annual review of incidents from the previous calendar year. This review typically occurs in March or April of the following year to allow time for reports to be finalized and collected.
This review must be conducted with the participation of authorized employee representatives, or AERs, typically the CSEA local president or another designated local officer. It must include a review of actual incident report forms, not a summaries or portions. Some employers with larger numbers of incidents may conduct reviews more frequently, either biannual or quarterly.
It is critical that CSEA participate in the reviews to ensure effective control measures are implemented and that the responsibility for preventing workplace violence remains with the employer, not the membership.
Resources for school districts from the New York State Department of Health SEHP
The New York State Department of Health’s School Environmental Health Program, or SHEP, is a voluntary, nonregulatory program that provides resources and information to help school districts improve facilities and create healthier environments for students and staff.
For more information, visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/healthy_schools
What is the NYS School Environmental Health Program
The New York State (NYS) School Environmental Health Program (SEHP) is a voluntary, non-regulatory program that offers free resources, including education, training, and technical assistance, to support NYS schools in becoming healthy and environmentally friendly places in which to learn and work.
Upcoming Events
2026 SEHP Webinar & Virtual Discussion Series
What is this?
SEHP hosts a free monthly webinar series focused on indoor air quality (IAQ) and other environmental health topics. Webinars are led by subject matter experts. Depending on the session, webinars may be traditional 45-minute presentations with time for questions and answers or half-hour-long virtual discussions, either with guest experts or the SEHP team. Virtual discussions offer more informal, interactive engagement between the speaker and attendees and provide an opportunity to connect with and hear about attendees’ experiences.
The content of these webinars is helpful not only for schools, but also for stakeholders that work and interact with schools, such as state and local health department officials.
Healthy Schools, Healthy Children
Wednesday, April 29, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
School building conditions play a critical role in supporting children’s overall health and well-being. Join Kelly Galloway, Sarah Evans and Maida Galvez from the New York State Children’s Environmental Health Centers (NYSCHECK) to learn about environmental hazards in schools and regional and national resources to promote healthy school environments. Register Here.
Health and Safety Committees
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Healthy and Safety Committees play a critical role in in ensuring healthy school environments and provide a valuable opportunity for cross-professional collaboration. Join Patricia Cerio, Supervisor of Safety Services for Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES for an overview of how to assemble and operate a successful health and safety committee. Register Here.
2026 Regional Seminars
What is this?
SEHP offers free Regional Seminars across New York State focused on topics you choose, led by experts in the field.
Our Regional Seminars are offered at no cost, eliminating financial barriers to accessing vital information. Staff from all K-12 schools (public, charter, and non-public) are welcome! Certain staff may also be eligible for:
- Continuing education credits from New York State School Facilities Association (NYSSFA) (for facilities staff).
- Letters of attendance (for nurses and other staff).
- Expense reimbursement of up to $400 (for staff of school districts that serve economically disadvantaged communities). Click here to learn more.
Click here for the SEHP Eventbrite page!
Upcoming Regional Seminars:
1. Watertown, NY | April 30, 10 AM – 2PM
Hosted by Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
Topics: lead in school drinking water | carbon monoxide | pesticides | NYSED RESCUE Aid
2. Ogdensburg, NY | May 1, 10 AM – 2PM
Hosted by St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
Topics: lead in school drinking water | carbon monoxide | pesticides | NYSED RESCUE Aid
3. Yorktown Heights, NY | May 4, 10 AM – 2 PM
Hosted by Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES
Topics: indoor air quality | extreme heat | climate action | refrigerants
4. Colonie, NY | May 6, 10 AM – 2 PM
Hosted by Capital Region BOCES
Topics: pesticides | NYSED RESCUE Aid | oil tank inspection | shop safety
5. New Hartford, NY | May 7, 9 AM – 3 PM
Hosted by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES
Topics: indoor air quality | mold & moisture | lead in school drinking water | integrated pest management
6. Auburn, NY | May 8, 9 AM – 3 PM
Hosted by Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Topics: indoor air quality | mold & moisture | lead in school drinking water | integrated pest management
7. West Seneca, NY | May 11, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hosted by Erie 1 BOCES
Stay tuned for featured topics!
8. Harrison, NY | May 18, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hosted by Southern Westchester BOCES
Topics: extreme heat | pesticides | shop safety | turf management
9. Holtsville, NY | May 19, 8 AM – 12:30 PM
Hosted by Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Topics: lead in school drinking water | carbon monoxide | shop safety | electric buses
Stay tuned for more dates and locations!
Would you like to host a regional seminar or an in-person training session at your organization? Contact the School Environmental Health Program!
2026 New York State School Environmental Health Conference
Save the date! The 2026 New York State School Environmental Health Conference will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in Troy, NY. This year’s theme is “Indoor Air Quality: From Principles to Practice.”
Stay tuned for registration information and further details!
Partner Events
Webinar: Better Air, Better Schools: Programs, Resources and Grants You Can Use Now
Hosted by the American Lung Association
May 13, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Join EPA’s Healthy and Efficient School Environments Grantees to learn about programs, trainings, resources and funds available to K-12 public, charter, and tribal schools nationwide to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency.
Speakers:
- Jill Buck, M.S., Ed., Founder and CEO, Go Green Initiative (GGI)
- Michele Herdt, PhD, MPH, Director, New York State School Environmental Health Program & Lead in School Drinking Water Program, New York State Department of Health
- Molly Ryan, MPH, Nationwide Director of Indoor Air Quality, American Lung Association
- Nancy Daher, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Utah
- Richard Johnson, Program Director, Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council
MEMBER RESOURCES: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
Materials & PublicationsView/download – Our A-Z list of fact sheets: cseany.org/safety-resourcesRequest Free Prints: Publications Order Form Workshop Trainings & WebinarsView webinar trainings: cseany.org/osh-webinars CSEA Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) SpecialistsHave a general safety concern?
Contact your OSH Specialist here: cseany.org/member-support
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