An OSHA-aligned safety manual you can actually hand to your crew
Built for PNW trades, construction, and auto shops with 3–50 employees. Real policies in plain language — not legal jargon — so you stay ready for an OSHA visit, an insurance audit, or a WA L&I rate review.
What’s inside the manual
- PPE policy by role (foreman, tech, helper, driver) with required gear lists
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) template with worked examples for 6 common tasks
- Ladder + scaffolding safe-use rules aligned with WAC 296-876 and 296-874
- Fall protection plan template (6-foot trigger height, anchor + harness rules)
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure + energy-control checklist
- Hazard Communication (HazCom) program + SDS binder log + GHS label primer
- Vehicle and fleet pre-trip inspection form (DOT-style daily walkaround)
- PPE acknowledgement form for new hires (signed page goes in the personnel file)
- Accident, injury, and near-miss reporting form with WA-style witness section
- Drug and alcohol policy with reasonable-suspicion checklist for supervisors
- Emergency Action Plan (EAP) covering fire, severe weather, and earthquake
- Safety training tracker (topic, date, signatures, refresher cadence)
Who this is for
- Roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general contractors with field crews
- Auto repair, body, glass, and tire shops running multiple bays
- Fleet owners who need a daily inspection record their drivers will actually fill out
- Owners who just got hit with a WA L&I experience-rating bump and need to clean up
- GMs who failed (or barely passed) a workplace audit and have to fix things this quarter
- Anyone going from a one-page “safety policy” to a real, defensible program
Sample JHA: Roof tear-off
One full Job Hazard Analysis is filled out for you so the format is obvious. The roof tear-off example identifies 3 hazards (fall from height, nail/shingle puncture, heat exhaustion) and 4 controls (anchor + harness with 6-foot trigger, sole-puncture-resistant boots, water + shaded break rotation, daily JHA tailgate). Drop in your own task names and you have a working program by Friday.
FAQ
Is this OSHA compliant?+
It is OSHA-aligned and built around the federal 29 CFR 1910 (general industry) and 1926 (construction) standards, with notes for Washington’s state-plan rules under WISHA / WAC 296. Compliance always depends on how you implement it in your shop — you still have to actually do the JHAs, the training, and the inspections — but the language and structure track what an inspector looks for.
Will it lower my L&I rate?+
Indirectly, yes. Washington L&I uses experience rating, so your premium is driven by claims and how well you control them. A documented safety program, real training records, and consistent reporting are exactly what L&I and your retro group look for when they decide whether you’re a good risk. The manual gives you the paper trail; running it gives you the rate impact.
Do I need to train on it?+
Yes. A binder on a shelf doesn’t protect anyone. The included training tracker walks you through which topics to cover at hire, monthly tailgates, and annually. Plan on 15–20 minutes per topic. If you want us to deliver the training for your crew, that’s a separate engagement — talk to us.
Is it bilingual?+
Yes. Every policy, form, and acknowledgement comes in English and Spanish so a mixed crew can sign the same document. The Spanish version uses field-shop language, not classroom Spanish.
What about subcontractors?+
The manual includes a short subcontractor safety addendum: who is responsible for what, what PPE you require on your jobsite, and how you handle their incidents. Pair it with our Subcontractor Agreement for full coverage.
How often should I update it?+
Review it once a year, after any serious incident, and any time you add a new service line (e.g., you started doing rooftop solar, or you added a paint booth). Standards drift — WAC 296 gets updated, OSHA emphasis programs change — so an annual walkthrough keeps you current.
Often bought together
Subcontractor Agreement
Pairs with the safety manual’s sub addendum. Locks down scope, payment, insurance, and liability so a sub’s injury doesn’t become your claim.
See detailsEmployee Handbook
The non-safety side of the policy stack — PTO, conduct, discipline, harassment, at-will language. Bilingual and ready to hand out.
See detailsJob Costing Spreadsheet
Track labor, materials, and overhead per job so you can see what your safety program (and your incidents) actually cost.
See detailsAn OSHA visit isn’t the time to write your safety manual
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These are templates — not legal, regulatory, or workers’ compensation advice. OSHA, WISHA / WA L&I, and insurance requirements change. Review with a qualified safety professional or attorney for your jurisdiction and trade before publishing to your team.