WAC 296-59-027. Work activities which include skiing

Management must develop a written safety program for all employees whose job duties include skiing. The program must include but is not limited to the following:

(1) The skiing ability and physical condition of individuals must be considered when determining individual job assignments;

(2) The ski equipment used must be appropriate for the individual when performing any given job assignment;

(3) The condition of all ski equipment must be checked by a qualified individual at the beginning of each ski season;

(4) Employees must be instructed not to use ski equipment until it has been checked and approved;

(5) Employees must be instructed to ski within their ability and in control at all times;

(6) Employees must be required to check all ski equipment, including adjustments, before starting work each day;

(7) Employees must be instructed not to use ski equipment which is defective or out of adjustment.