(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). |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-20-109, § 296-32-22520, filed 10/6/20, effective 11/6/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060, and chapter
49.17 RCW. WSR 17-20-069, § 296-32-22520, filed 10/2/17, effective 1/1/18.]