Washington workplace safety inspection report template

Washington rules for this report

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• An employer with 11 or more employees on the same shift at the same location establishes a safety committee with employee-elected members at least equal in number to employer-selected members (one-year terms) and an elected chair; the committee decides how often, when and where it meetsWAC 296-800-13020 (1)
• The safety committee reviews safety and health inspection reports to help correct hazards, evaluates accident investigations since the last meeting, and evaluates the accident prevention program; attendance and subjects are documented, and minutes are kept for one year and available to L&I consultation staffWAC 296-800-13020 (2), (3)
• An employer with 10 or fewer employees, or with shifts or separate locations of 10 or fewer, may hold safety meetings instead: held monthly with at least one management representative, covering the same review of inspection reports and accident investigations, with attendance and topics written downWAC 296-800-13025
• Every employer has a written accident prevention program tailored to its workplace and hazards, including a safety orientation covering how to report injuries and unsafe conditions, first-aid locations, required protective equipment, emergencies and exits, and hazardous chemicals, plus a safety committee or safety meetings; the program is enforced so that it is effective in practiceWAC 296-800-14005 · WAC 296-800-14025
• Employers develop, supervise, implement and enforce safety training, including on-the-job instruction before a job assignment on hazards such as powered materials-handling equipment like forklifts, machine tools, toxic materials and utility systemsWAC 296-800-14020

What is in it

• Housekeeping and walking surfacesFloors, aisles and walkways clear, dry and in good repair, Stairs, handrails and guardrails, Storage, stacking and racking stable, Lighting adequate for the work
• Exits and emergency equipmentExit routes and exit doors clear, unlocked and marked, Exit signs and emergency lighting working, Emergency plan, alarms and assembly point posted and known, Eyewash stations and emergency showers where needed
• Fire preventionFire extinguishers in place, charged, inspected and unobstructed, Flammable and combustible materials stored safely, Sprinkler heads clear, with storage kept below them, Compressed gas cylinders secured and capped
• ElectricalElectrical panels closed, labeled and with clear access, Extension cords and power strips used properly and undamaged, Outlets, switches and cover plates; GFCI protection near water
• Machinery, tools and powered equipmentMachine guards in place and working, Lockout and tagout devices and procedures available and used, Hand and power tools in good condition, Forklifts and powered equipment: daily checks done, operators trained
• Hazardous productsContainers labeled, Safety data sheets current and available, Chemicals stored and separated safely; spill supplies on hand, Ventilation and exhaust working
• Personal protective equipmentRequired PPE available and in good condition, PPE worn where required
• Ladders, heights and material handlingLadders and step stools in good condition and used correctly, Work at height: guardrails or fall protection, Manual lifting and workstation ergonomics
• First aid, postings and recordsFirst aid kits stocked; first aid attendants or trained workers available, Required safety postings and notices displayed
• Corrective actionsHazard and location, Corrective action, Responsible, Due, Status
• Items from earlier inspectionsItems from earlier inspections or reports, and whether each has been fixed.

Rules last reviewed October 13, 2026. Read the full Washington workplace safety inspection report requirements.