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Example from State of Washington 1/5

Insurance definition of employee

RCW 51.08.180

“Worker” -- Exceptions.

(1) “Worker” means every person in this state who is engaged in the employment of an employer under this title, whether by way of manual labor or otherwise in the course of his or her employment; also every person in this state who is engaged in the employment of or who is working under an independent contract, the essence of which is his or her personal labor for an employer under this title, whether by way of manual labor or otherwise, in the course of his or her employment, or as a separate alternative, a person is not a worker if he or she meets the tests set forth in subsections (1) through (6) of RCW 51.08.195: PROVIDED, That a person is not a worker for the purpose of this title, with respect to his or her activities attendant to operating a truck which he or she owns, and which is leased to a common or contract carrier.

Example from State of Washington 2/5

Safety definition of employee

The term “employee” means an employee of an employer who is employed in the business of his employer whether by way of manual labor or otherwise and every person in this state who is engaged in the employment of or who is working under an independent contract the essence of which is his personal labor for an employer under this chapter whether by way of manual labor or otherwise

Example from State of Washington 3/5

Wage and hour definition of employee

5) “Employee” includes any individual employed by an employer but shall not include:

     (a) Any individual (i) employed as a hand harvest laborer and paid on a piece rate basis in an operation which has been, and is generally and customarily recognized as having been, paid on a piece rate basis in the region of employment; (ii) who commutes daily from his or her permanent residence to the farm on which he or she is employed; and (iii) who has been employed in agriculture less than thirteen weeks during the preceding calendar year;

     (b) Any individual employed in casual labor in or about a private home, unless performed in the course of the employer's trade, business, or profession.

• Twelve additional exceptions continue below …

Example from State of Washington 4/5

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Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (2007)Old rules had 359 headings and subheadings; new rules have 757

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (2007)

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Johnson Space Center

Manual - Before • 207.5.1 Reporting a Fire or Other Emergency • All fires or other emergencies must be reported immediately by

telephone. The person reporting the emergency by telephone or manual building fire alarm station should, if possible, meet the facility manager or responding emergency personnel as they enter the building. Any fire, even a small one or one that has already been extinguished, must be reported. When reporting an emergency to the JSC Security dispatcher on x33333 (at Ellington Field, x4723l; at WSTF, x5911), it is essential that as much information as possible be given the dispatcher so that the appropriate emergency personnel can be directed to the scene.

• For example, if an actual fire is observed, perform these actions in the following order:

• 1. Evacuate personnel from the building by activating a manual pull station. This will ring the building fire alarm bells and send a signal to the fire station security/dispatcher.

• 2. Confirm the alarm by telephoning the appropriate emergency phone number from a safe location

• (a) State " I am calling to report a fire..." • (b) Give details as to the exact location (bldg and room #), size of

the fire, and type of fire (chemical, electrical, paper, etc.) • (c) Stay on the line until directed by the dispatcher • 3. Only attempt to extinguish the fire if • (a) The fire is small • (b) You have been trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers • (c) There is no risk to your safety • (d) You are confident of your ability to extinguish the fire • If an odor of smoke is detected, it should be reported as a smoke

odor, along with the vicinity where the odor was first detected and the reporter's name and extension.

• If an explosion, escaping gas, or chemical or flammable liquid spill has taken place; the materials involved, if known; and an indication of the extent of the emergency should be reported. Give the dispatcher the reporter's name and telephone extension.

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Hear a building fire alarm

Leave the building immediately using the exit routes shown on the evacuation diagram on your floor. Don't use the elevators. Use an alternate route if you can't use the primary exit route. Shut down hazardous operations and secure classified material if you have time. Go to a "safe area" designated by your supervisor so he or she can account for you. Move your group to another area if the "safe area," isn't safe. Remain at least 75 feet from the building until you get further instructions. NEVER re-enter an evacuated area until declared safe by Safety personnel on the scene or the ALL CLEAR siren is sounded.

See a fire Evacuate people from the building by pulling the lever on a fire alarm pull box. This will ring the building fire alarm bells and signal the dispatcher. Call your emergency phone number from a safe location to make sure the dispatcher got the alarm signal. Say, "I am calling to report a fire..." Tell the dispatcher where the fire is (building and room number), how big the fire is, and what type of fire it is (such as chemical, electrical, or paper). Stay on the line until the dispatcher says you may hang up. The dispatcher may put your call on hold briefly while emergency units are dispatched. Give the dispatcher any information you think would help the emergency personnel find the fire. Tell the dispatcher your name and the extension you are calling from. Meet the facility manager or emergency personnel near the building entrance if possible to relay vital information. Go to a safe area designated by your supervisor so he or she can account for you. NEVER re-enter an evacuated area until declared safe by Safety personnel on the scene or the ALL CLEAR siren is sounded.

• 207.5.2 Reporting a Medical Emergency • When reporting an accident or medical emergency to the JSC

Security dispatcher on x33333 (at Ellington Field, x4723l; at WSTF, x5111), it is essential that as much information as possible be given to the dispatcher so that the appropriate emergency personnel can be directed to the scene. State "I am calling to report an accident/medical emergency. Please send an ambulance to..." If possible, have someone meet the responding emergency personnel at a predetermined entrance of the building to provide exact

• directions. • 207.5.2.1 Life-Threatening Injury or Illness • In the case of a life-threatening injury or illness, perform these

functions in the following order: • 1. Notify the appropriate emergency phone number dispatcher of

the exact location of the incident including building and room number, if applicable.

• 2. Report the type and severity of the injury or illness and the name of the patient if known.

• 3. Give reporter's name and telephone extension. • 4. Do not move the injured person without directions from

professional medical personnel or unless it is clearly a life-threatening situation or location.

• 5. Provide first aid assistance to the injured person until emergency personnel arrive.

• 207.5.2.2 Non-Life-Threatening Injury or Illness • In the case of a non-life-threatening injury or illness, perform these

functions in the following order: • 1. Notify the appropriate emergency phone number dispatcher of

the exact location of the incident including building and room number.

• 2. Report the type and severity of the injury and that it does not appear to be life-threatening.

• 3. Give the dispatcher the reporter's name and telephone extension.

Johnson Space Center Manual - Before

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See or are involved in a medical emergency on your site - even if it isn't work-related

Call your emergency phone number from a safe location. Say "I am calling to report a medical emergency. Please send an ambulance to..." Tell the dispatcher where the emergency is (building and room number) and who the injured person is, if you know. Stay on the line until the dispatcher says you may hang up. The dispatcher may put your call on hold briefly while emergency units are dispatched. Tell the dispatcher what and how bad the injury is, whether it seems life-threatening, and whether the person is conscious or breathing. Give the dispatcher any information you think would help the emergency personnel find the injured person. Tell the dispatcher your name and the extension you are calling from. Have someone meet the emergency personnel near the building entrance if possible. Don't move the injured person unless he or she is clearly in a life-threatening situation. Stay with the injured person until medical help arrives. Make sure blood is cleaned up by trained personnel.

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