Section 296-54-51520. First-aid training.  


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  • (1) Each employee, including supervisors, must receive or have received first-aid and CPR training. New employees not holding a valid first-aid card must be trained within a reasonable time, not to exceed six months from hiring.
    EXCEPTION:
    Log truck drivers are not required to receive first-aid and CPR training if they are not involved with falling, yarding, loading, or processing logs.
    (2) Each employee's first-aid and CPR training and/or certificate of training must be current.
    (3) At least two persons holding a valid certificate of first-aid training must be present or available at all times in sorting yard operations.
    (4) First-aid and CPR training must cover at least the following:
    (a) The definition of first aid.
    (b) Legal issues of applying first aid (Good Samaritan Laws).
    (c) Basic anatomy.
    (d) Patient assessment and first aid for the following:
    • Respiratory arrest.
    • Cardiac arrest.
    • Hemorrhage.
    • Lacerations/abrasions.
    • Amputations.
    • Musculoskeletal injuries.
    • Shock.
    • Eye injuries.
    • Burns.
    • Loss of consciousness.
    • Extreme temperature exposure (hypothermia/hyperthermia).
    • Paralysis.
    • Poisoning.
    • Artificial ventilation.
    (e) CPR.
    (f) Applying dressings and slings.
    (g) Treating strains, sprains, and fractures.
    (h) Immobilizing injured persons.
    (i) Handling and transporting injured persons.
    (j) Treating bites, stings, or contact with poisonous plants or animals.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-51520, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99.]
RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-51520, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99.