Below is a list of common training programs required by WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) for employers.  The specific regulations are listed and those with a * means a written training program is required.  This is not a complete list, it is instead of list of the more common training program.  It is intended to assist employers to comply with these various requirements, but it is not intended to assure that this list covers all required training programs under the WISHA regulations.  If the readers wished additional information in training programs which may be required for his/her small business, please contact Independent Business Association and request the information on FREE assistance for your firm with respect to complying with Washington's worker safety and health regulations.

Most Common Training Programs Required
Accident prevention program - WAC 296-24-040*
Confined spaces - employees working in - WAC 296-24-71501 & WAC 296-62-14503
Danger and Warning Signs used in the workplace - WAC 296-24-14005
Electrical equipment - when servicing or working on - WAC 296-24-970
Emergency alarm systems - WAC 296-24-63103
Emergency Response Plan (i.e. fire or release of hazardous materials)  WAC 296-24-567
Fall Protection for workers working at heights- WAC 296-24-87035 (i.e. window washing) & WAC 296-155-245xx* (construction)
Fork-lift and other industrial truck operator training - WAC 296-24-23025
Hazardous materials in the workplace- WAC 296-62-05415*
Hazardous substance clean-up - WAC 296-62-3040
Lockout-Tag-out of powered equipment when servicing - WAC 296-24-11005
Noise protection for workers - WAC 296-62-09035
Respirator and breathing equipment use - WAC 296-62-7115

Other Common Employee Training Program Regulations
Arc welding operators - WAC 296-24-69001
Asbestos - employees potentially exposed - WAC 296-65-012 & 015
Benzene - employees potentially exposed - WAC 296-62-07523
Carcinogen exposure potential for employees - WAC 296-62-07310
Crane operators - WAC 296-24-23529
Employee's whose maybe exposed to human fluids - bloodborne pathogens - WAC 296-62-08001
Fire emergency response plan - WAC 296-24-567
Fire extinguisher education - WAC 296-24-59213
Formaldehyde - employees potentially exposed - WAC 296-62-7540
Ionized radiation exposure (radioactive) - WAC 296-62-09004
Ladders and Stairways (construction workers) WAC 296-155-48060
Lead - employees potentially exposed (i.e. manufacturing, machine shop, radiator shop, etc.)   WAC 296-62-07521
Non-ionized radiation exposure (i.e. ultraviolet light, microwaves, lasers, etc.) - WAC 296-62-09005
Operation of forging machines and equipment - WAC 296-24-20003
Operators of power presses - WAC 296-24-19513
Powder activated tools (i.e. stud gun) - WAC 296-24-66321 (general) & WAC 296-155-36321 (construction)
Powered platforms (i.e. lift platforms, window washer staging, etc.) WAC 296-24-87017
Tire and wheel repair and servicing - WAC 296-24-21705 & WAC 295-155-61705