Safety Training in Washington: OSHA Courses & Providers (2026)

Washington runs its own OSHA program (DOSH/WISHA) through the Department of Labor and Industries. The state has stricter training requirements than federal OSHA in several areas, including safety committees, fall protection, and first aid.

Washington-Specific Training Requirements

Washington has training mandates that don’t exist in many other states:

• Safety committee training Workplaces with 11+ employees must have a safety committee. Members need training on committee duties and hazard identification.
• First aid At least one trained first aid provider must be present per shift at construction sites
• Accident Prevention Program (APP) Every employer must have a written APP and train employees on it
• Heat illness prevention Mandatory training for outdoor workers and supervisors
• Wildfire smoke protection Training required when AQI reaches specified levels

Common Certifications

• OSHA 10 Construction. Widely expected by Washington contractors ($25-$89 online)
• OSHA 30 Construction. Expected for supervisors ($89-$189 online)
• Fall Protection. Washington has additional requirements beyond federal OSHA
• Confined Space. Common in maritime, utility, and manufacturing
• Forklift Certification. High demand in Amazon warehouses and logistics
• First Aid / CPR / AED. Required on construction sites

Aerospace workers: Boeing and other aerospace employers require specialized training on composite materials, confined space, fall protection, and chemical handling.

Online Training

Authorized providers: OSHA Education Center, 360Training, ClickSafety, CareerSafe, National Safety Council.

Note: OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 earned online satisfy employer requirements in Washington. But some Washington-specific training (safety committee, APP development, heat illness) may need to come from providers familiar with Washington’s rules.

In-Person Training

Seattle / Puget Sound:

• Largest training market in the state
• Union training centers (strong Building Trades presence)
• Aerospace industry training centers
• University of Washington occupational health programs

Tacoma:

• Port of Tacoma operations create maritime and logistics safety training demand
• Construction safety training providers

Eastern Washington:

• Agricultural safety training (heat illness, pesticide, equipment)
• Data center construction safety training in central Washington
• Spokane-area training centers

Statewide providers:

• Washington L&I Offers free consultation and training resources through their DOSH division
• OSHA Training Institute Education Center courses
• National Safety Council
• Washington State Labor Council training programs

For Washington regulatory requirements, see our Washington workplace safety guide.