"Michael Julian has written an excellent book. Practical, detailed, and a potential life saver if you find yourself in the midst of a targeted attack."
Free SB 553 Download
Free SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Download
California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) requires nearly every California employer to maintain a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), train staff, and log incidents. ALIVE's free SB 553 download gives HR, safety, and small-business leaders a Cal/OSHA-aligned WVPP template, hazard-assessment checklist, incident-log form, and employee training acknowledgment - everything you need to stand up a compliant program in a single afternoon.
The template is editable, lightly branded, and free to redistribute inside your organization. Pair the plan with SB 553 California workplace violence prevention training from ALIVE to satisfy SB 553's training requirement and prove preparedness during an audit. Many California employers also reinforce the plan with on-site in-person active shooter survival training.
What Comes After You Download
Customize the WVPP for your facility, identify hazards, train staff, log incidents, and review annually. The ALIVE team is available to answer questions or to deploy the SB 553 training across your workforce. Use the contact form to reach us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the free SB 553 download?
The free SB 553 download includes a complete Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) template, an incident-log form, a hazard-assessment checklist, and an employee training acknowledgment form. Everything Cal/OSHA expects in one package.
Is the SB 553 plan really free?
Yes. ALIVE provides the SB 553 California workplace violence prevention plan template at no cost so California employers can become compliant quickly. We hope you'll consider ALIVE SB 553 training alongside it.
Who should use the SB 553 template?
Any California employer subject to SB 553 - which is nearly every employer with limited exemptions - can use the template as the foundation of a compliant WVPP.
Is this a substitute for training?
No. The plan is the paperwork; training delivers the preparedness. Combine the template with the ALIVE online active shooter training course or in-person training.
Will the template be updated as the law changes?
Yes. We update the WVPP template whenever Cal/OSHA issues new SB 553 guidance or related California workplace violence prevention rules change.
Online Active Shooter Training Courses
Hear From An A.L.I.V.E. Student Survivor Of The Las Vegas Massacre
"As a retired 32 year law enforcement veteran, with several years of SWAT and tactical experience, I learned some different unique perspectives as it pertains to civilians dealing with active threat situations. Very good class for civilians who may have never experienced reacting to a life and death stressful situation."
- Christopher C.
A.L.I.V.E. STANDS FOR:
Assess
Assess the situation quickly
Leave
Leave the area if you can
Impede
Impede the shooter
Violence
Violence may be necessary
Expose
Expose your position carefully for safety
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MICHAEL JULIAN
Creator of A.L.I.V.E.
A.L.I.V.E., which stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose, was created in 2014 when Michael began teaching his Active Shooter Survival philosophy throughout the United States. His book on the subject, 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E. was published in 2017 and the online version of the A.L.I.V.E. Training Program was launched in 2019 and is now part of the corporate security training program for companies throughout the world.
Why A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter
Survival Training Program?
The A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program is a comprehensive training program designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to survive an active shooter incident. Its emphasis on situational awareness and decision-making makes it a practical and effective approach to active shooter situations. By empowering individuals to take proactive measures to protect themselves and others, the program can help prevent tragedies and save lives.













