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ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

United States (American National Standard), used internationally
v2020 (revision and redesignation of the 2011 edition)
9 domains
82 controls

How an organization prevents, intervenes in and responds to workplace violence: a scoped working definition, legal and labor obligations, top management and multidisciplinary roles, a needs assessment, a WVPI policy without zero-tolerance wording, a trained Threat Management Team with incident protocols, training and confidential records, warning signs and threat assessment, intimate partner violence, law enforcement liaison, immediate response and post-incident recovery, plus the informative active assailant annex (plan, kits, mass notification, staging areas, exercises, crisis communications, reunification, recovery phases). Leaves read against the complete ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020.

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ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant is a compliance framework from United States (American National Standard), used internationally with 9 domains and 82 controls that map to 3 other frameworks. The largest domains are Annex A (informative): Active assailant – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant (23 controls), Clause 8: Threat response and incident management – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant (20 controls), Clause 6: Planning the WVPI program – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant (13 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (9)

Annex A (informative): Active assailant – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

23 controls
Controls in the Annex A (informative): Active assailant – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 23 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.1A.2.1 General considerations
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.10A.2.10 Employee awareness training
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.10.1A.2.10.1 Checklists and tools guidelines
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.11.1A.2.11.1 Psychological preparation for an incident
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.11.2A.2.11.2 Psychological issues for consideration and management during an incident
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.11.3A.2.11.3 Psychological issues for consideration and management after an incident
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.12A.2.12 Legal considerations
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.2A.2.2 Active assailant response plan
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.3A.2.3 Identify responsibilities and authorities of key personnel
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.4A.2.4 Emergency management liaisons
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.5A.2.5 Emergency response kits and bags
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.6A.2.6 Notification and communication strategies (pre-incident planning)
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.7A.2.7 Guidelines for selecting staging and operations areas
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.8A.2.8 Test and validate the plan
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.2.9A.2.9 Training for response teams
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.3.1A.3.1 Execute plan
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.3.1.1A.3.1.1 Activate crisis communications
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.3.1.2A.3.1.2 Activate perimeter containment
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.3.1.3A.3.1.3 Activate incident command center
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.3.1.3.1A.3.1.3.1 Liaise with first responders
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.3.1.4A.3.1.4 Activate media staging area
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.3.1.5A.3.1.5 Activate family notification and reunification center
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::A.4.1A.4.1 Phases of recovery

Clause 10: Intimate partner violence – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

5 controls
Controls in the Clause 10: Intimate partner violence – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 5 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::10.110.1 Include intimate partner violence in the policy statement
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::10.210.2 Implement prevention strategies specific to intimate partner violence
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::10.310.3 Legal issues specific to intimate partner violence
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::10.410.4 When employees are abusers
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::10.510.5 Documentation specific to intimate partner violence

Clause 11: Post-incident management – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

1 controls
Controls in the Clause 11: Post-incident management – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 1 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::11.111.1 General elements of a post-incident recovery plan

Clause 4: Defining the reach of prevention and intervention efforts – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

2 controls
Controls in the Clause 4: Defining the reach of prevention and intervention efforts – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 2 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::4.24.2 A working definition of workplace violence
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::4.34.3 Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements

Clause 5: Establishing multidisciplinary involvement – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

11 controls
Controls in the Clause 5: Establishing multidisciplinary involvement – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 11 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.15.1 Top management
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.15.2.1 Human resources
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.105.2.10 Public relations and corporate communications
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.25.2.2 Security
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.35.2.3 Legal counsel
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.45.2.4 Occupational safety and health personnel
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.55.2.5 Union leaders
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.65.2.6 Employee assistance programs
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.75.2.7 Crisis management personnel
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.85.2.8 Risk management personnel
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::5.2.95.2.9 Business continuity personnel

Clause 6: Planning the WVPI program – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

13 controls
Controls in the Clause 6: Planning the WVPI program – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 13 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.1.16.1.1 General approach
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.1.26.1.2 Assessing the organization's vulnerability to violence
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.1.36.1.3 Evaluating current prevention and intervention practices
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.1.46.1.4 Evaluating physical security
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.16.2.1 Workplace violence prevention and intervention policy
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.26.2.2 Multidisciplinary Threat Management Team
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.2.16.2.2.1 The team environment and the use of external experts
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.36.2.3 Incident management protocols
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.46.2.4 Protocols to address emergencies and incidents that generate heightened concern
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.56.2.5 Training
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.66.2.6 High-risk workplaces
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.76.2.7 Record keeping
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::6.2.86.2.8 Additional prevention and intervention strategies and protocols

Clause 7: Implementing the program – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

5 controls
Controls in the Clause 7: Implementing the program – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 5 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::7.17.1 Designate a group to design and implement the program
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::7.27.2 Design the program and establish a plan for its implementation
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::7.37.3 Establish elements essential to incident management
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::7.47.4 Develop and disseminate the WVPI policy
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::7.57.5 Monitor, evaluate, and improve prevention and intervention strategies and protocols

Clause 8: Threat response and incident management – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

20 controls
Controls in the Clause 8: Threat response and incident management – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 20 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.18.1 Warning signs and their significance to incident management
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.1.18.1.1 Identifying potential violence stemming from an abusive relationship
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.28.2 Reporting of concerning behavior
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.38.3 Overview of the incident management process
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.3.18.3.1 Objectives of the threat assessment
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.3.28.3.2 Information relevant to the threat assessment
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.3.38.3.3 Evaluating information from the threat assessment
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.48.4 Actions by the Threat Management Team
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.5.18.5.1 Actions directly involving the person of concern
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.5.1.18.5.1.1 Managing an employee with an intimate partner violence issue
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.5.1.28.5.1.2 Managing an employee with a known or suspected behavioral or mental disorder
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.5.1.38.5.1.3 Ensuring a safe separation of employment or business relationship
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.5.28.5.2 Actions involving the potential victim or target
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.5.2.18.5.2.1 Maintaining proper limits to organizational involvement
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.5.38.5.3 Additional actions
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.68.6 Engaging an external threat assessment professional
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.78.7 The importance of legal oversight
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.88.8 After an incident has been resolved
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.9.18.9.1 General considerations in pre-planning
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::8.9.28.9.2 Immediate response critical considerations

Clause 9: The role of law enforcement – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant

2 controls
Controls in the Clause 9: The role of law enforcement – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant domain of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant — 2 controls
CodeTitle
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::99 The role of law enforcement
ansi-asis-wvpi-aa-2020-workplace-violence-and-active-assailant::9.19.1 Law enforcement intervention

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant, you already cover:

Maps to 3 other frameworks

82 total controls
ISO 45001:2018
45 source controls mapped|22 target controls covered
55%
ISO 22301:2019
20 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
24%
ISO 27002:2022
13 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
16%

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What is ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant and who does it apply to?

ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant is a compliance framework from United States (American National Standard), used internationally with 9 domains and 82 controls. How an organization prevents, intervenes in and responds to workplace violence: a scoped working definition, legal and labor obligations, top management and multidisciplinary roles, a needs assessment, a WVPI policy without zero-tolerance wording, a trained Threat Management Team with incident protocols, training and confidential records, warning signs and threat assessment, intimate partner violence, law enforcement liaison, immediate response and post-incident recovery, plus the informative active assailant annex (plan, kits, mass notification, staging areas, exercises, crisis communications, reunification, recovery phases). Leaves read against the complete ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant actually require?

ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant has 82 controls organised across 9 domains. The largest domains are Annex A (informative): Active assailant – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant (23 controls), Clause 8: Threat response and incident management – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant (20 controls), Clause 6: Planning the WVPI program – ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant (13 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant do I already cover?

ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant maps to 3 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 45001:2018 (55% coverage), ISO 22301:2019 (24% coverage), ISO 27002:2022 (16% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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