Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-305 - Safety standards for firefighters
Section 296-305-01507 - Fire department health and safety officer
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The duties and responsibilities of the fire department health and safety officer must include, but are not limited to:
(2) Realizing safety training and recordkeeping are management's responsibility, the fire department health and safety officer must ensure the following requirements are being met:
(3) The fire department health and safety officer, through the fire chief, must have the authority and responsibility to identify and recommend correction of safety and health hazards.
(4) The fire department health and safety officer must maintain a liaison with staff officers regarding recommended changes in equipment, procedures, and recommended methods to eliminate unsafe practices and reduce existing hazardous conditions.
Additional Reference: NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, may be used as a guide for duties and responsibilities relating to the safety officer.
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and 29 C.F.R. 1910.156, Fire brigades. 13-05-070, § 296-305-01507, filed 2/19/13, effective 1/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060. 96-11-067, § 296-305-01507, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.