Section 173-180-520 - Class 1 and 2 facilities-Minimum criteria for certification programs(1) The Class 1 and 2 facility certification programs must address all supervisory and operations personnel identified in WAC 173-180-510 and 173-180-511, as applicable.(2) The facility must develop and maintain written certification procedures, including: (a) Minimum competency requirements to achieve certification;(b) The process to develop and test competency for supervisory and operations personnel, including: (i) Documented written or oral examinations, which test general knowledge about training topics identified under WAC 173-180-510 and 173-180-511, as applicable, with an appropriate passing score established by the facility;(ii) A practical evaluation of understanding and performance of routine and emergency operations specific to a position's job function, including: (A) Observation of performance of each oil handling, transfer, storage, and monitoring duty assigned to a position prior to unsupervised performance of that duty; and(B) Practice exercises involving procedures to prevent a spill during abnormal operations events;(c) The facility must maintain written records for supervisory and operations personnel, which have met the facility's certification requirements. These records must document: (i) The certified individual's name and position;(ii) Types and hours of training completed;(iii) Name of the training course and signature of the trainer upon completion of the course;(iv) Results of performance tests and evaluations; and(v) A copy of the certificate demonstrating the individual is certified.(d) The process to issue and track certificates; and(e) Policies regarding how the facility will manage supervisory or operations personnel who lose or lack certification.(3) Recertification of personnel must occur at least once every three years, based on:(a) Successful completion of continuing education requirements; and(b) Satisfactory performance in a reevaluation of competency as developed under subsection (2) of this section.Wash. Admin. Code § 173-180-520
Amended by WSR 23-12-077, Filed 6/6/2023, effective 7/7/2023Statutory Authority: RCW 88.46.160, 88.46.165, and chapter 90.56 RCW. 06-20-034 (Order 06-02), § 173-180-520, filed 9/25/06, effective 10/26/06.