WISHA Resources
Accident Prevention Program
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
WISHA safety and health rules require that every employer in Washington State have a written "Accident Prevention Program". The sample Accident Prevention Program found here is provided for the use by school districts served by the Southwest and Southeast Washington Workers' Compensation Trusts and attempts to address hazards that are common to K-12 school districts. It must be noted that each school districts particular written program must be tailored to the specific needs of the district and the hazards found there. Also provided are sample written programs that address specific hazards such as respiratory protection, fall protection, chemical hazard communication, and control of hazardous energy among others. Every school district may not require each program; it depends on the hazards found in the district.
For WISHA Compliance Questions:
- ESD 112 Regional Contact: Scott LaBar
- ESD 123 Regional Contact: Michael Baird
One final note: Having a written program is only one step in the safety process. It is important that the district implement and enforce the program in order for it to be effective in practice, and to update your program as changes in the workplace occur.
About the sample documents
All planning documents are comprised of of Microsoft Word and Acrobat PDF documents in a compressed Zip folder
Primary Accident Prevention Program Documents
Accident Prevention Program (Zip, 72k)
Reference: WAC 296-800-140
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Job & Equipment Safety Practices (1Mb)
Appendix D
Job Hazard Assessment & Prevention Profiles (Zip, 95k)
Appendix E
- Asbestos Checklist & Requirements
- Download Documents (Zip, 407k)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 85k)
Reference: 296-823 WAC - Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 110k)
Reference: 296-828 WAC - Confined Space Program
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 78k)
Reference: 296-809 WAC - Ergonomics Program
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 898k)
- Fall Protection Program
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 276k)
Reference: Chapter 296-155 - Part C-1 - Forklift Safety Program
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 2Mb)
Reference: 296-863 WAC - Hazard Communication Program
- Download Plan Document
Reference: WAC 296-800-170 - Lockout/Tagout
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 94k)
Reference: 296-803 WAC - Personal Protective Equipment Program
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 81k)
Reference: WAC 296-800-160 - Respiratory Protection Program
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 286k)
Reference: 296-842 WAC - Hot Work Permit Program
- Download Plan Documents (Zip, 41k)
Reference: WAC 296-24-695 - Fire Protection System Impairment Program
- Download Plan Document
- Outdoor Heat Exposure Program
- Download Plan Document