The state has adopted requirements for reporting and investigating accidents that are stricter than the federal rules (WAC 296-800-32005 to 296-800-32025).
The Department of Labor and Industries' Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) administers and enforces the workplace safety and health rules in Washington.
Employers in Washington must report a fatality, probable death, or hospitalization incident that involves any employees within 8 hours. The employer must contact DOSH or call the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at 800-321-6742.
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURESDOSH investigation. Under any of the following three conditions do not move any equipment involved in an accident or incident until a representative of DOSH investigates and releases the equipment, unless moving the equipment is necessary to remove victims or to prevent further incidents and injuries:
Assign the following people to the DLI investigation:
Employer preliminary investigation. The employer must conduct a preliminary investigation for all serious injuries. Such an investigation must include the following people to evaluate the facts of the cause of the incident:
State Requirements
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Checklists | Incident Investigator's Kit |
Forms | Preventive Maintenance Report for Healthcare |
Handouts | Types of Protective Eyewear [7-Minute Safety Trainer] |
Policies | Incident Reporting and Investigation |
Posters | Safety Is No Accident! (PDF) |
PowerPoints | Accident Investigation (Multimedia) |
White Papers | Zero incidents: Is it possible? |