WAC 296-32-22520. Remote communication sites

(1) During travel and access to remote locations the employer must ensure employees have emergency survival equipment during adverse weather conditions, i.e., winter/extreme winds, which may include, but not be limited to: (a) Potable water and food. (b) Reliable communication plan. (2) The number of first-aid kits and supplies must reflect the degree of isolation, the number of employees, and the hazards reasonably anticipated at the worksite. Notes: • The following should be considered as first-aid supplies required when working at remote sites: - Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches). - Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches). - Box adhesive bandages (band-aids). - One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide. - Two triangular bandages. - Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes. - Scissors. - At least one blanket. - Tweezers. - Adhesive tape. - Latex gloves. - Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask. - Two elastic wraps. - Splint. - Stretcher. • For additional information on first-aid kits and supplies see ANSI/ISEA Z308.1 – 2015. (3) The employer must maintain the contents of each first-aid kit in a serviceable condition. Note: Site specific rescue plan requirements are located in WAC 296-32-24005 (5).