(1) The employer must make sure a single individual, acting as the incident commander (IC), is in charge of the site-specific incident command system (ICS) and acts within their designated role and training level.
Note: | For multiemployer worksites: |
| 1. The IC has responsibility for controlling emergency response operations at the site for all employers. |
| 2. Emergency response plans should be consistent in designating who assumes the IC position. |
| 3. If the first employee arriving at the scene is not trained as an IC (see Table 5, Training Requirements for Incident Commanders and Specialist Employees, WAC 296-307-70415), they may take control of the incident within their designated role and training level. |
(2) The employer must make sure all employers' emergency responders and their communications are coordinated and controlled by the IC.
Note: | The IC may delegate tasks to subordinates (within their training level). |
(3) The employer must make sure each employer at the scene has designated a representative to assist the IC.
(4) The employer must establish security and control of the site as specified in your written emergency response plan.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-70435, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20; WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-70435, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.]