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Accident Prevention

An Accident Prevention Program (APP) is the first step in providing a safe and healthy workplace for your employees. This plan will help you and your employees identify and eliminate workplace hazards, and can help you reduce the number of injuries your employees may receive.

Q: Do I have to have an APP at my workplace?
A: Yes, you do. All employers in Washington state must have a written APP

Rules

WAC Chapters:

• Accident Prevention (WAC 296-800-140)

WAC Sections and Other Rules

• Construction APP Rules (WAC 296-155-110)
• Fire Fighters APP Rules (WAC 296-305-01505)
• Hazardous Chemicals, General (WAC 296-839-400)
• Late Night Retail Workers Crime Prevention Training (APP) (WAC 296-832-200)
• Logging APP Rules (WAC 296-54-515)
• Longshore, Stevedore and Related Waterfront Operations APP Rules (WAC 296-56-60009)
• Sawmills APP Rules (WAC 296-78-525)

Policies

• Violence in the Workplace (WRD 5.05)

Training Materials

• Accident Prevention Program (APP) Guide

Videos

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Related Topics

• Accident Prevention Program (APP) Guide
• Accident Prevention Program

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