# WAC 296-305-01503: WAC 296-305-01503. Accident/incident investigation

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## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-305-01503
- **Heading:** WAC 296-305-01503. Accident/incident investigation
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-305 / Section 296-305-01503

## Text

(1) After the emergency actions following accidents that cause serious injuries with immediate symptoms or incidents resulting in exposure to occupational disease-causing chemicals or physical agents, a preliminary investigation of the cause must be conducted. The investigation must be conducted by a person designated as qualified by the employer. The fire department must establish a written procedure and a program for investigating, and evaluating the facts, relating to the cause of accidents. The findings of the investigation must be documented by the employer for reference at any following formal investigations.
(2) Equipment involved in an accident resulting in an immediate or probable fatality must not be moved until a representative of the division of occupational safety and health investigates the accident and releases such equipment, except where removal is essential to prevent further accident. When necessary to remove the victim, such equipment may be moved only to the extent of making possible such removal.
(3) Upon arrival of the department's investigator, the employer must assign personnel to assist the investigator as are deemed necessary by the department to conduct the investigation.
(4) The fire department must preserve all records, photographic materials, audio, video, recordings, or other documentation concerning an accident.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-305-01001 WAC 296-305-01001. Foreword](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01001.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01003 WAC 296-305-01003. Scope and application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01003.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01005 WAC 296-305-01005. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01005.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01007 WAC 296-305-01007. Variance and procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01007.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01501 WAC 296-305-01501. Injury and illness reports for firefighters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01501.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01503 WAC 296-305-01503. Accident/incident investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01503.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01505 WAC 296-305-01505. Accident prevention program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01505.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01507 WAC 296-305-01507. Fire department health and safety officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01507.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01509 WAC 296-305-01509. Management's responsibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01509.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01511 WAC 296-305-01511. Employee's responsibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01511.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01513 WAC 296-305-01513. Safe place standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01513.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01515 WAC 296-305-01515. First-aid training and certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01515.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01517 WAC 296-305-01517. First-aid kits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01517.md)
- [WAC 296-305-02001 WAC 296-305-02001. Personal protective equipment and protective clothing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_02001.md)

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