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
General Rules
- Accident Prevention (WAC 296-800-140)
Rules for Specific Activities or Workplaces
- 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
Videos
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How can I get help from L&I?
- To request a confidential workplace safety or health consultation, call or visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/about.asp for no charge technical assistance.
- For help with controlling your claims costs, call or visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/riskmanagement.asp for a no charge risk management consultation.
- Find information about filing a workplace safety & health complaint you may call or visit a local L&I office to file a complaint.
- Follow guidance in Steps To a Safe Workplace to create your safety program from scratch.
- For general information, call 1-800-423-7233.
