Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-70455

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-307-70455 - Provide rescue and medical assistance

(1) The employer must provide stand-by employees equipped with the same level of personal protective equipment (PPE) as the entrants, for assistance or rescue.

Notes:

1. The buddy system applies to stand-by employees (WAC 296-307-70450 ). 2. One of the two stand-by employees can be assigned to another task provided it does not interfere with the performance of the stand-by role. 3. Rescue equipment should be selected and provided based on the types of rescue situations that could occur .

(2) The employer must make sure employees trained in first aid are readily available with necessary medical equipment and have a way to transport the injured.

Note:

Employers who require their employees to provide first aid must comply with the bloodborne pathogen rule, chapter 296-823 WAC.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-70455

Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-166, § 296-307-70455, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.