PDFWAC 296-32-22520
Remote communication sites.
(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). |