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Safety at work

Information and resources to keep King County employees safe on the job.

Our safety professionals assist and consult with managers on ways to prevent accidents. We look at various work practices to ensure the proper work tools and personal protective equipment are used.

Our services also include industrial hygienists who prevent occupational illness by evaluating and controlling workplace health hazards such as asbestos, welding fumes, solvent vapors, and noise.

Contact Central Safety Team: CentralSafety@KingCounty.gov

Working to prevent accidents and injuries

Report an injury or illness

Visit the workers' compensation page for more information

Report a security incident

If you need immediate assistance from law enforcement, call 9-1-1.

We use a system called Origami to receive and track reports.

Visit the Origami website to submit a Facilities Security Incident report

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King County employees can access these topics on the intranet

  • Work safety
  • Personal safety at work
  • Download a safety poster
  • View safety videos
  • Sign up for safety training classes
  • Our ergonomic policy
  • Request an ergonomic evaluation 

Go to the Safety at work intranet page

Accident Prevention Program

Our Accident Prevention Program of written programs and policies helps maintain a safe and healthful working environment. Supervisory planning, including a review of safe work procedures and the provision of protective equipment, will help to ensure a safe workplace.

Included in this document are the requirements and general framework for each department’s Accident Prevention Program. All King County departments are required to ensure that facilities, equipment, supplies, practices and procedures meet or exceed applicable federal, state and local safety and health standards.

View the complete Accident Prevention Program Safety Policies and Procedures manual

View specific sections of the policy manual here:  

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