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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
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Chapter 296-307. Safety standards for agriculture. |
Section 296-307-03920. Make sure appropriate first-aid supplies are readily available.
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- You must:• Make sure first-aid supplies are readily available. (See first-aid kit table.)• Make sure first-aid supplies at your workplace are appropriate to:- Your occupational setting.– The response time of your emergency medical services.First-Aid Kit TableNote:• First-aid kits from your local retailer or safety supplier should be adequate for most nonindustrial employers.• The following is a list of suggested items for your first-aid kit:– 1 absorbent compress, 4 x 8 inches– 16 adhesive bandages, 1 x 3 inches– 1 adhesive tape, 5 yards long– 10 antiseptic single-use packages, 0.5 g application– 6 burn treatment single-use packages, 0.5 g application– 1 eye covering (for two eyes)– 1 eye wash, 1 fluid ounce– 4 sterile pads, 3 x 3 inches– 2 pair of medical exam gloves– 1 triangular bandage, 39 x 39 x 55 inchesOptional first-aid kit contents– Bandage compresses, 2 x 2 inches, 3 x 3 inches and 5 x 5 inches– Self-activating cold packs, 4 x 5 inches– Roller bandages, 6 yards long– Mouth-to-mouth barrier for CPR• Kits should be checked at least weekly to ensure adequate number of needed items are available.• Kits may be carried in any motor vehicle that is used near the crew.You must:• Make sure that first-aid supplies are:- Easily accessible to all your employees.- Stored in containers that protect them from damage, deterioration, or contamination. Containers must be clearly marked, not locked, and may be sealed.- Able to be moved to the location of an injured or acutely ill worker.