Know Your OSHA Inspection Rights
What every employer should know before an OSHA inspector arrives — opening conference, walkaround, employee interviews, document requests, warrants, and contest rights.
Citation:29 CFR 1903
Who needs this
Washington employers subject to DOSH workplace inspections should read this.
Washington — State PlanWashington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries)
How Washington enforces OSHA inspection rights
Washington operates an approved state plan. Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) is the enforcing agency.
State-specific inspection procedures and employer rights differences
No Washington-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research.
Appeal and contest procedures in Washington
The standard Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) process applies. Refer to that agency for current procedures.
What to do if Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) arrives at your site
- Verify the inspector's credentials before allowing entry.
- Contact legal counsel promptly.
- Designate a walkaround representative.
- Log all document requests made by the inspector.
- Calendar the deadline to contest any citation.