Wash. Admin. Code § 296-32-22520

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

Section 296-32-22520 - Remote communication sites

(1) During travel and access to remote locations the employer must ensure employees have emergency survival equipment during adverse weather conditions, i.e., winter/extreme winds, which may include, but not be limited to:

(a) Potable water and food.

(b) Reliable communication plan.

(2) The number of first-aid kits and supplies must reflect the degree of isolation, the number of employees, and the hazards reasonably anticipated at the worksite.

Notes:	* The following should be considered as first-aid supplies required when working at remote sites:
	- Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches).
	- Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches).
	- Box adhesive bandages (band-aids).
	- One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide.
	- Two triangular bandages.
	- Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes.
	- Scissors.
	- At least one blanket.
	- Tweezers.
	-Adhesive tape.
	- Latex gloves.
	- Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.
	- Two elastic wraps.
	- Splint.
	- Stretcher.
	* For additional information on first-aid kits and supplies see ANSI/ISEA Z308.1 - 2015.

(3) The employer must maintain the contents of each first-aid kit in a serviceable condition.

Note:

Site specific rescue plan requirements are located in WAC 296-32-24005(5).

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-32-22520

Adopted by WSR 17-20-069, Filed 10/2/2017, effective 1/1/2018

Amended by WSR 20-20-109, Filed 10/6/2020, effective 11/6/2020