Fall Protection Plan
Written plan when conventional fall protection is infeasible. Leading edge, roofing, pre-cast.
The regulation that requires it in Washington
Washington runs an approved state plan. The rule that mandates this document is WAC 296-155-716(1)(a), which requires fall protection in accordance with WAC 296-880.
Enforcing agency
Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) enforces the rules for private-sector and public-sector employers in Washington. They inspect workplaces, issue citations, and impose penalties. They operate independently of federal OSHA as an approved state plan.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Washington.
Penalties for non-compliance in Washington
Penalties follow the standard Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Tailor the plan to your specific jobsite conditions.
- Train workers on the plan before work begins.
- Review and update the plan annually or after any incident.
- Post the plan at the jobsite where it is visible.
- Document training and plan reviews.