6511 – Staff Safety
The Board recognizes that safety and health standards should be incorporated into all aspects of the operation of the NWESD 189. Rules for safety and prevention of accidents shall be posted in compliance with OSHA and WISHA requirements. All hazardous chemicals will be identified and properly labeled.
Staff members will be trained in the use of these chemicals specific to their respective jobs. Proper records will be maintained to verify that all of the preventive and safety measures are in place. Injuries and accidents shall be reported to the NWESD 189 office.
The NWESD 189 shall have at least one (1) staff member at each program and work site in the NWESD 189 who holds a valid certificate of first aid training from the Department of Labor and Industries, U.S. Bureau of Mines, or the American Red Cross, or equivalent training provided by the NWESD 189. Each program and work site shall have first aid supplies readily accessible and if the work site has more than fifty (50) employees, a first-aid station shall be established.
The Superintendent shall develop necessary safety and health standards to comply with Department of Labor requirements.
First Reading:
Second Reading: 08/27/84 (as 4700)
Revised: 02/26/92 (as 4700)
Revised: 06/27/01 (recodified 6511)
Revised: 06/26/13
Revised: 09/24/15
Reference:
RCW 28A.310.220
WAC 296-24-020
WAC 296-24-040
WAC 296-24-045
WAC 296-24-055
WAC 296-24-06105
WAC 296-24-06120
WAC 296-24-06130
WAC 296-24-06135
WAC 296-24-06140
WAC 296-24-06145
WAC 296-24-06150
WAC 296-24-073
WAC 296-62-054
RCW 49.19.30
Date Revised: 9/24/15