Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-54. Safety standards—Logging operations. |
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.