(1) You 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: | 1. For multiemployer worksites: |
| a. The IC has responsibility for controlling emergency response operations at the site for all employers. |
| b. Emergency response plans should be consistent in designating who assumes the IC position. |
| 2. If the first employee arriving at the scene is not trained as an IC (see Table 5, Competencies for Incident Commanders, WAC 296-824-30005), they may take control of the incident within their designated role and training level. |
(2) You 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) You must make sure each employer at the scene has designated a representative to assist the IC.
(4) You 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 17-18-075, § 296-824-50010, filed 9/5/17, effective 10/6/17; WSR 02-20-034, § 296-824-50010, filed 9/24/02, effective 10/1/02.]