Section 296-863-60005. Make sure PIT operators are trained.

You must:

• Make sure employees successfully complete an operator training program before operating PITs. The only time a trainee can operate a PIT is:

– Under the direct supervision of a person who has the knowledge, training, and experience to train and evaluate operators;

AND

– When operating the PIT does not endanger the trainee or other employees.

• Make sure training is done by you or someone you designate that has the knowledge, training, and experience to:

– Conduct the training;

AND

– Evaluate trainee competence.

• Make sure your operator training program consists of:

– Formal instruction.

■ Such as lecture and discussion, interactive computer learning, video tapes, and written material.

– Practical training.

■ Such as demonstrations done by the trainer and practical exercises performed by trainees.

– Evaluation of trainee performance.

• Make sure the initial operator training program covers the subjects in Table 4, Required Training Topics.

Note:	If an operator has previously received training specified in Table 4, Required Training Topics, additional training in that topic is not required if:
	• The training was appropriate to the PIT and working conditions in your workplace;
	AND
	• The employee has passed a PIT performance evaluation within the last three years.

Table 4

Required Training Topics

You must:

• Keep written records of operator training and evaluations that include the following information:

– Name of the operator.

– Date of the training.

– Date of the evaluation.

– Name of the person giving the training or evaluation.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 04-19-051, § 296-863-60005, filed 9/14/04, effective 2/1/05.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 04-19-051, § 296-863-60005, filed 9/14/04, effective 2/1/05.