Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
Citation:WAC 296-62-09530(1)(b)(i-vi)
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Washington — State PlanWashington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries)
The regulation that requires it in Washington
Washington runs an approved state plan. The rule that mandates this document is WAC 296-62-09530(1)(b)(i-vi).
Enforcing agency
Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) enforces the Heat Illness Prevention Plan. They inspect workplaces in Washington for compliance with state safety standards. They coordinate with federal OSHA as needed.
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
- Customize the Heat Illness Prevention Plan for your company.
- Train workers on water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures.
- Post the plan at the job site.
- Review the plan annually and update when conditions change.