Follow these basic steps to create a safe workplace for your employees:

Step 1

Follow WISHA's Safety and Health Core Rules.

Step 2

Build a safety program.

Step 3

Display the required Labor & Industries (L&I) posters.

Step 4:

Find other rules that apply to your workplace such as:

• Industry specific rules like Agriculture, Logging, Construction, or Sawmills.
• Hazard specific rules such as Confined Spaces.
• Machine specific rules such as Portable Power Tools or Machine Safety.

Note: For small non-manufacturing businesses, the Safety & Health Core Rules may cover everything you need.

Step 5

Find other programs that apply to your workplace.

• Rules Requiring Training or Written Plans
• AdditionalProgram Requirements

Step 6

Get required L&I certifications and licenses.

Step 7

Request assistance, if needed, from L&I.

For more information

Consult these resources to help you with the basics:

• About OSHA, WISHA, and DOSH.
• L&I Safety and Health Training .
• Safety Forms and Publications.
• Ideas Bank.
• Complaints and discrimination.
• Safety Web Links.
• Learn About Doing Business in Washington.