The best time to prepare for an inspection is before it happens. Our assessment can help you get ready.
Why Inspection Occurs
WA State Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) does not need a specific reason to come inspect premises. Common reasons for inspection include:
- Serious on-the-job accidents involving hospitalization of one or more employees
- Observation of an unsafe act or condition by an L&I compliance officer or consultant
- Response to a complaint launched by an employee or employee representative
How Pre-Inspection Helps
- Providing insight into common School District violations
- Reviewing incident details, and offering best practice recommendations
- Ensure compliance with L&I DOSH safety regulations
- On-Site support during inspection day
- Citation reduction potential
L&I Inspection Process
- Initial contact and evaluation of the accident, or reported safety violation
- Interviews may occur with injured employees, witnesses, supervisors, or others
- Request for information and documentation, before, during, and after investigation
- Issue of appropriate citations and required corrective actions – A timeline is provided for implementation of corrective action or appeal submission
Questions? We’re here to help!
Bob Pierce
Safety & Health Administrator
360–464–6881 | [email protected]
Stacia Bolger
Director, Risk Management
360–464–6886 | [email protected]
