WAC 296-54-51530   First-aid kits.  (1) The employer must provide first-aid kits:

     (a) At each worksite where trees are being cut (e.g., falling, bucking, limbing);

     (b) At each active landing/logging site; and

     (c) In the absence of readily accessible first-aid supplies such as first-aid kits, first-aid stations, first-aid rooms or their equivalent, all transport vehicles, log trucks, speeders, road graders and similar equipment must be equipped with not less than a ten package first-aid kit; and

     (d) The number of first-aid kits and the content of each kit must reflect the degree of isolation, the number of employees, and the hazards reasonably anticipated at the worksite.

     (2) Following is the minimally acceptable number and type of required first-aid supplies to meet the requirements of subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section.

Note:

The contents of the first-aid kit listed should be adequate for small worksites of two or three employees. For larger or multiple logging operations conducted at the same location, the employer should provide additional first-aid kits or additional quantities of supplies in the first-aid kits.

     (a) Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches).

     (b) Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches).

     (c) Box adhesive bandages (band-aids).

     (d) One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide.

     (e) Two triangular bandages.

     (f) Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes.

     (g) Scissors.

     (h) At least one blanket.

     (i) Tweezers.

     (j) Adhesive tape.

     (k) Latex gloves.

     (l) Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.

     (m) Two elastic wraps.

     (n) Splint.

     (o) Stretcher.

     (3) Transport vehicles, log trucks, speeders and road graders must have at least the following number and type of first-aid supplies:

     10 package kit.

     1 pkg. adhesive bandages, 1" (16 per pkg.).

     1 pkg. bandage compress, 4" (1 per pkg.).

     1 pkg. scissors and tweezers (1 each per pkg.).

     1 pkg. triangular bandage, 40" (1 per pkg.).

     1 pkg. antiseptic soap or pads (3 per pkg.).

     5 pkgs. employer's choice.

     (4) When six or more employees are generally being transported on any one trip, the first-aid kit must be increased in size following the requirements of subsection (2) of this section. Subsection (2)(h), (n) and (o) are optional.

     (5) The employer must maintain the contents of each first-aid kit in a serviceable condition.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and[49.17].050 . 99-17-117, § 296-54-51530, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99.]