# WAC 296-305-01511: WAC 296-305-01511. Employee's responsibility

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01511

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-305-01511
- **Heading:** WAC 296-305-01511. Employee's responsibility
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-305 / Section 296-305-01511

## Text

(1) Firefighters must cooperate with the employer and other employees in efforts to eliminate accidents.
(2) Each firefighter or other employee must comply with the provisions of this chapter which are applicable to their own actions and conduct in the course of their employment.
(3) Firefighters and other employees must notify the appropriate employer representative of unsafe work practices and of unsafe conditions of equipment, apparatus, or work places.
(4) Firefighters and other employees must apply the principles of accident prevention in their work. They must use all required safety devices, protective equipment, and safety practices, as provided and/or developed by management.
(5) Each firefighter must take proper care of all personal protective equipment.
(6) Firefighters must attend, when on duty, required training and/or orientation programs designed to increase their competency in occupational safety and health.
(7) Firefighters who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs must not participate in any fire department operations or other functions. This rule does not apply to persons taking prescription drugs as directed by a physician or dentist providing such use does not endanger the worker or others.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-305-01001 WAC 296-305-01001. Foreword](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01001.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01003 WAC 296-305-01003. Scope and application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01003.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01005 WAC 296-305-01005. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01005.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01007 WAC 296-305-01007. Variance and procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01007.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01501 WAC 296-305-01501. Injury and illness reports for firefighters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01501.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01503 WAC 296-305-01503. Accident/incident investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01503.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01505 WAC 296-305-01505. Accident prevention program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01505.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01507 WAC 296-305-01507. Fire department health and safety officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01507.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01509 WAC 296-305-01509. Management's responsibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01509.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01511 WAC 296-305-01511. Employee's responsibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01511.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01513 WAC 296-305-01513. Safe place standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01513.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01515 WAC 296-305-01515. First-aid training and certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01515.md)
- [WAC 296-305-01517 WAC 296-305-01517. First-aid kits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_01517.md)
- [WAC 296-305-02001 WAC 296-305-02001. Personal protective equipment and protective clothing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_305_02001.md)

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