Section 296-305-05109 - Technical rescue equipment(1) Equipment. (a) Equipment necessary for operations at technical rescue incidents, along with training exercises, must be provided by the fire department.(b) Training must be provided to ensure that all equipment is used and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.(2) Personal protective equipment (PPE) specific to technical rescue. (a) Departments will provide, at no cost to employees, protective clothing and equipment to provide protection from the specific hazards to which they could be exposed.(b) Employees must be trained in the care, use, inspection, maintenance and limitations of the protective clothing and equipment.(c) Employees are required to wear the protective clothing and equipment provided by the department's procedures and guidelines.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-305-05109
Amended by WSR 18-22-116, Filed 11/6/2018, effective 12/7/2018Statutory 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, § 296-305-05109, filed 2/19/13, effective 1/1/14.