About WISHA	en español

WISHA is the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, and:

• Is administered by L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
• Is the state equivalent to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
  • To learn more about OSHA go to http://www.osha.gov.
  • You can read more about WISHA and its relationship to OSHA here.
• Oversees workplace safety and health in Washington State by:
  • Developing and implementing rules
  • Inspecting 7,000 workplaces each year, citing businesses that violate health and safety rules
  • Conducting 2,500 free, on-site consultations requested by employers each year.
  • Providing training for employers, including:
    • Workshops
    • Online training
    • Publications and videos
    • Other training resources
• Can answer questions about safety and health in the workplace. Call 1-800-423-7233 (4BE-SAFE) or contact your local L&I office.