The following must be met to be considered eligible for a small employer emergency safety grant:

(1) The applicant must be a small employer as defined in WAC 296-910-003.

(2) The applicant must have a need to purchase equipment, gear or make capital improvements to comply with new safety and health regulations or policies during a declared emergency, for use in the area of the declared emergency.

(3) The applicant must not have received funds for the same type of purchase or activity covered by another grant, government program, or insurance contract.

(4) The applicant must be in good standing with the department. If the applicant has debt with the department, there must be a payment plan in place that the applicant has been adhering to.