W. Va. Code R. § 56-20-20

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 56-20-20 - First Aid Requirements - Quarries

20.1. First aid stations and equipment.

20.1.a. Each operator of a quarry shall maintain a supply of first aid equipment which shall be available to workers at all times. First aid equipment shall be stored at a central location convenient for quick response to emergencies. Advanced first aid-training will consist of hands-on training and demonstration in the use, care, and maintenance of the first aid equipment stored at the quarry.

20.1.b. First aid equipment shall contain the following:

20.1.b.1. One (1) stretcher;

20.1.b.2. One (1) broken-back board, or approved combination stretcher;

20.1.b.3. Twenty-four (24) triangular bandages;

20.1.b.4. Eight (8) four-inch (4") bandage compresses;

20.1.b.5. Sixteen (16) two-inch (2") bandage compresses;

20.1.b.6. Twelve (12) one-inch (1") adhesive compresses;

20.1.b.7. Two (2) approved blankets;

20.1.b.8. Sterile sheets, disposable for burns;

20.1.b.9. Two (2) tourniquets;

20.1.b.10. Two (2) inflatable plastic leg splints;

20.1.b.11. Two (2) inflatable plastic arm splints;

20.1.b.12. Two (2) cold packs;

20.1.b.13. One (1) sterile water (1,000 ml);

20.1.b.14. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED);

20.1.b.15. Two (2) mask/face shields or masks and goggles combination meeting blood borne pathogen requirements;

20.1.b.16. Six (6) pairs of examination gloves;

20.1.b.17. Two (2) barrier devices with one-way valve for performing artificial ventilation and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (AV/CPR);

20.1.b.18. One (1) first aid book or manual that reflects the current recommended policies and procedures for dealing with emergencies which require first aid.

20.2. Proper storage of first aid supplies. All first aid supplies required to be maintained shall be stored in suitable sanitary, dust-tight, moisture proof containers. First aid supplies shall be accessible to the workers.

20.3. Emergency arrangements.

20.3.a. Each operator shall maintain a list that contains emergency telephone numbers along with the addresses of the local emergency services and any hospital that may provide service to the quarry.

20.3.b. Each operator shall have prior arrangements made with an ambulance service, or other emergency transportation facilities, for injured persons to be transported from the work site to a licensed physician, medical service, medical clinic, or hospital while people are actually employed at the operation.

20.3.c. Mine rescue teams for underground quarries. After the effective date of this rule, underground quarry operations within the quarry industry shall conform to 30 C.F.R. Part 49 or Title 48 Series 4 of the West Virginia Mining Laws, Rules and Regulations.

20.4. Emergency communications.

20.4.a. Each operator shall provide two-way communication at all times miners are present between all work sites at the quarry and an emergency communication center which may be at the quarry office or elsewhere at the quarry.

20.4.b. Each operator shall establish and maintain a direct two-way communication system from such emergency communication center at the quarry to the nearest point of medical assistance for use in an emergency. Except as hereinafter provided, such emergency communication system shall be by telephone. If telephone communication from the emergency communication center to the nearest point of medical assistance is not possible at any one quarry, the Director may allow by permit such communication by radio transmission to any emergency assistance facility (e.g., state police, sheriff, local hospital) which has available the means of communication with the person or persons providing the requisite emergency medical assistance or transportation.

W. Va. Code R. § 56-20-20