HR and Workplace Safety: Washington

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Leanne Coffman

Summary

This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Washington requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the state plan, the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, reporting and recordkeeping, workplace posters, differences from federal law, accident prevention programs, the Safer Workplace Rules, personal protective equipment, protections for temporary workers and warehouse workers, heat exposure and wildfire smoke exposure protections, safety accommodations for domestic violence victims and the use of electronic devices while driving. This guide also provides information on ergonomics and the state's occupational safety and health compliance, consultation and recognition programs.