(1) The small employer emergency safety grant program will only be available when the following are met:

(a) The governor has declared a state of emergency as defined in RCW 43.06.010; and

(b) The director authorizes the use of reserve funds to activate the grant program.

(2) In order for the director to authorize the use of this grant program there must be adequate reserves in the accident fund and pension reserve fund as described in RCW 51.04.180(1).

(3) If the grant program is authorized by the director, the department will send out an announcement that the department is accepting grant applications. It will include:

(a) The new safety and health requirements that must be complied with during a declared emergency.

(b) The department may also publish a list of the types of equipment, gear, or capital improvements that could be options for meeting those requirements.