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, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), reporting and recordkeeping, workplace posters, differences from federal law, accident prevention programs, the Safer Workplace Rules, the statute of limitations for personal injuries, personal protective equipment, protections for temporary workers and warehouse workers, heat exposure and wildfire smoke exposure protections, safety accommodations for domestic violence victims, the use of electronic devices while driving, and drug and alcohol testing. This guide also provides information on ergonomics and the state's occupational safety and health compliance, consultation and recognition programs.