(1) Every three years, the employer must perform an effective compliance audit. The employer must certify that it has evaluated and verified that the procedures and practices developed under Part B of this chapter are effective and being followed. The employer must prepare a written report documenting the findings of the compliance audit.

(2) The compliance audit must be performed by at least one person with expertise and experience in the requirements of the section under review. As part of the compliance audit, the employer must consult with operators with expertise and experience in each process audited, and must document the findings and recommendations from these consultations in the written report. The report must state the qualifications and identity of the persons performing the compliance audit.

(3) The employer must make the report available to employees and employee representatives. The employer must respond in writing within 60 days to any written comments submitted by an employee or employee representative regarding the report.

(4) The employer must implement all recommendations pursuant to WAC 296-67-383 Corrective action program.

(5) The employer must retain the three most recent compliance audit reports.