Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-824 - Emergency response
Section 296-824-50010 - Implement and maintain an incident command system (ICS)
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) You must make sure a single individual, acting as the incident commander (IC), is in charge of the site-specific incident command system (ICS) and acts within their designated role and training level.
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1. For multiemployer worksites: |
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a. The IC has responsibility for controlling emergency response operations at the site for all employers. |
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b. Emergency response plans should be consistent in designating who assumes the IC position. |
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2. If the first employee arriving at the scene is not trained as an IC (see Table 5, Competencies for Incident Commanders, WAC 296-824-30005 ), they may take control of the incident within their designated role and training level. |
(2) You must make sure all employers' emergency responders and their communications are coordinated and controlled by the IC.
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The IC may delegate tasks to subordinates (within their training level). |
(3) You must make sure each employer at the scene has designated a representative to assist the IC.
(4) You must establish security and control of the site as specified in your written emergency response plan.
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040,[49.17].050 , and [49.17].060. 02-20-034, § 296-824-50010, filed 9/24/02, effective 10/1/02.
