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Federal OSHA does not currently require a written safety and health plan. Washington, however, has specific requirements regarding safety and health programs (known in Washington state as accident prevention programs). Click the links below to view the applicable requirements.
Citations
Federal: Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act
Washington: WAC 296-800-130, Safety committees and safety meetings
WAC 296-800-140, Accident prevention program
A summary of the Washington state regulation includes the following: