Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-56 - Safety standards-Longshore, stevedore and waterfront related operations
Section 296-56-60010 - Emergency action plans
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) You must develop and implement an emergency action plan. The emergency action plan must be in writing (except as provided in subsection (5)(d) of this section) and must cover those designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies.
Note: | When an employer directs their employees to respond to an emergency that is beyond the scope of the emergency action plan developed in accordance with this section, then chapter 296-824 WAC must apply. |
(2) You must include the following elements, at a minimum, in the plan:
(3) You must establish an employee alarm system that provides warning for necessary emergency action and for reaction time for safe escape of employees from the workplace or the immediate work area.
(4) You must establish the types of evacuation to be used in emergency circumstances.
(5) You must meet the following requirements for training:
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 07-03-163, § 296-56-60010, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07.