Washington's safety rules for employers (WAC 296-800): the written accident prevention program (APP) and its safety orientation, on-the-job training, safety committees and safety meetings, and outdoor heat training (WAC 296-62-095). Free practice quiz with instant feedback; every explanation cites the state law, rule or official page it is based on. State rules change: check the current text with the state agency. Independent review material: not affiliated with or endorsed by OSHA or any state agency.
Question 1 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
In Washington, the accident prevention program (APP) must be outlined in writing.
Question 2 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Which of these is part of the APP's safety orientation?
- The company's sales targets
- How and when to report injuries
- The workers' comp premium rate
- The names of past injured workers
Question 3 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
What does the orientation say about PPE?
- The use and care of required PPE
- Only who pays for the PPE and when
- Nothing: PPE has its own separate rule
- Only the PPE that visitors must wear
Question 4 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
When must on-the-job instruction on hazards such as forklifts be given?
- Within 30 days of starting
- Prior to the job assignment
- At the first annual review
- Only if an accident happens
Question 5 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
A Washington employer has 11 or more employees on the same shift at the same location. What does it need?
- Monthly safety meetings only
- An outside safety consultant
- Nothing beyond the APP
- A safety committee
Question 6 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How are the members of a Washington safety committee chosen?
- All of them are appointed by the owner
- All of them are elected by the employees
- Elected members at least equal the others
- All of them are appointed by L&I inspectors
Question 7 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
Washington's rule says a safety committee must meet every month.
Question 8 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How long must safety committee minutes be kept?
- Three months
- Five years
- Three years
- One year
Question 9 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
For a small employer holding safety meetings, what must be documented?
- A full transcript of the meeting
- Who attended and the topics
- Only the date of the meeting
- Nothing at all
Question 10 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How often must outdoor heat training be repeated in Washington?
- Every five years
- Only when the rule changes
- At least annually
- Every month in summer
Question 11 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
At or above 90°F outdoors, what mandatory cool-down rest applies?
- 5 minutes each hour
- 10 minutes every 2 hours
- 15 minutes every 4 hours
- 30 minutes at midday
Question 12 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
The heat training rule asks employers to explain the importance of removing heat-retaining PPE, such as nonbreathable chemical-resistant clothing, during breaks.