PDFWAC 296-307-70440
Prepare skilled support personnel.
Note: | The duties of skilled support personnel are described in Table 1, Roles and Duties of Emergency Responders. |
(1) The employer must make sure that their skilled support personnel (including those employees who are not regularly employed by you) who could be exposed to on-scene hazards are given an initial briefing at the site before they participate in any emergency response. The initial briefing must include:
(a) What chemical hazards are involved;
(b) What duties are to be performed;
(c) Instruction in the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Note: | Skilled support personnel do not need to comply with the other training requirements of this section. |
(2) The employer must make sure the safety and health precautions given to your employees are also given to skilled support personnel.