Section 296-305-01511. Employee's responsibility.

(1) Firefighters shall cooperate with the employer and other employees in efforts to eliminate accidents.

(2) Each firefighter or other employee shall comply with the provisions of this chapter which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct in the course of his/her employment.

(3) Firefighters and other employees shall notify the appropriate employer representative of unsafe work practices and of unsafe conditions of equipment, apparatus, or work places.

(4) Firefighters and other employees shall apply the principles of accident prevention in their work. They shall use all required safety devices, protective equipment, and safety practices, as provided and/or developed by management.

(5) Each firefighter shall take proper care of all personal protective equipment.

(6) Firefighters shall attend, when on duty, required training and/or orientation programs designed to increase their competency in occupational safety and health.

(7) Firefighters who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not participate in any fire department operations or other functions. This rule does not apply to persons taking prescription drugs as directed by a physician or dentist providing such use does not endanger the worker or others.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060. WSR 96-11-067, § 296-305-01511, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.]

RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060. WSR 96-11-067, § 296-305-01511, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.