High voltage lines and equipment – Automated external defibrillators.
Northwest Response is answering the call for all Washington State Electrical Workers.
With the new rule making going into effect on January 1, 2025 Northwest Response is offering $100.00 off all AED’s and First Aid, CPR/AED Training for Electrical Companies registered to do business in Washington State.
To qualify for the discount please use the form below to receive your discount code.
Further Information:
Washington State CR-103 Permanent Rulemaking
High voltage lines and equipment – Automated external defibrillators.
WAC 296-32-22515 First aid and WAC 296-45-125 Medical services and first aid
CR-103 Filing Date: November 19, 2024
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has filed a CR-103 (Permanent Rulemaking) to implement the requirements of RCW 49.17.510 related to the availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for workers working on or near high voltage lines. L&I added the requirements into WAC 296-32-22515, First aid, and WAC 296-45-125, Medical services and first aid.
The law requires employers who build, maintain and operate high voltage lines and equipment with a voltage of 601 or greater to maintain an AED on site where two or more employees are working in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. In WAC 296-45-125, without exceeding the statute, the rule added a reference to existing standards around minimum approachable distances in high voltage work to WAC 296-45-325 regarding close proximity. L&I also connected close proximity and availability of AEDs to existing standards.
View Rulemaking Adoption (CR-103)
No Fields Found.