Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-34021

Current through Register Vol. 24-17, September 1, 2024

Section 296-307-34021 - Training requirements for portable fire extinguishers

(1) If the employer provides portable fire extinguishers for employee use, then the employer must also provide training to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved in fighting fires when they first appear.

The employer must provide the training when the employee is first hired and at least annually thereafter.

(2) For employees who have been designated to use fire-fighting equipment as part of an emergency action plan, the employer must provide training in the use of the appropriate equipment.

The employer must provide the training upon initial assignment to the designated group of employees and at least annually thereafter.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-34021

Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020

97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-34021, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040,[49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. 96-22-048, § 296-306A-34021, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.