Workplace Violence Prevention Hawaii: OSHA Compliance Checklist for 2026

CrisisWire
Dec 31
2 min read

Workplace violence prevention Hawaii has become a top priority for healthcare facilities, corporate offices, and hospitality leaders as OSHA enforcement and Joint Commission standards tighten in 2026. With assaults on employees rising amid staffing shortages and behavioral health demands, Hawaii organizations must implement systematic programs—not just hope incidents don’t occur.

With over 40 years of experience—including LAPD service, U.S. Embassy Baghdad security, former Director of Campus Safety at Chaminade University of Honolulu, and current State of Hawaii Safety Specialist—I’ve conducted more than 2,400 assessments. Watch this short CrisisWire Services Overview Video to see how proactive prevention works in real Hawaii settings.

Here’s your OSHA-compliant workplace violence prevention checklist for 2026:

1. Establish Leadership Commitment and Policy

OSHA requires a clear zero-tolerance policy with management involvement. Guidelines emphasize written programs tailored to your workplace hazards. Many Hawaii employers build a defensible policy quickly using the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy template.

2. Conduct Annual Hazard Assessments

Identify high-risk areas (ERs, isolated shifts, visitor interactions) through walkthroughs and staff input. DHS and FBI resources highlight behavioral indicators as key hazards.

Streamline assessments with tools from the BTAM Starter Kit for Hawaii.

3. Implement Engineering and Administrative Controls

Add panic buttons, better lighting, access controls, and staffing adjustments. Training on de-escalation is mandatory under Joint Commission standards. Support controls with the Active Shooter Response Plan template for layered safety.

4. Train All Employees Annually

Cover recognition of warning signs, reporting, and response. Secret Service research shows trained staff prevent escalation effectively.

Deepen training with insights from The Prepared Leader on Amazon.

5. Create Confidential Reporting and Investigation Processes

Employees must report concerns without fear. Every incident requires prompt, documented investigation. Ensure consistency with the Incident Report Forms packet.

Resources to Implement Today

Start with foundational tools: BTAM Starter Kit for Hawaii (digital bundle)
Compliance templates: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Incident Report Forms
Expert reading: The Prepared Leader and Threat Assessment Handbook on Amazon

Ready to build your 2026-compliant program? Call 1-808-999-0544 or schedule a consultation.

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Important Note Content is authored by Warren Pulley, Hawaii’s only BTAM-certified threat assessment consultant with 40+ years of experience and over 2,400 assessments conducted. Information is aligned with U.S. Secret Service, DHS, OSHA, and Joint Commission guidelines and provided for educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice, and threat assessment requires individualized evaluation—consult a qualified CrisisWire expert for your specific needs. CrisisWire assumes no liability for reliance on this material.