Section 296-807-14030. Make sure air tools are adequately designed and constructed.  


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  • Exemption:
    This section does not apply to:
    1. Tools specifically for medical or dental use;
    2. Tools specifically for use in the food processing industry;
    3. Tools mounted in stationary installations;
    4. Air hoists;
    5. Construction and mining tools such as paving breakers, diggers, tampers, and rock drills.
    You must make sure portable, hand-held air tools meet the requirements of:
    (1) ANSI B186.1-1984, Safety Code for Portable Air Tools; or
    (2) ANSI/ISANTA SNT-101-1993, Portable, Compressed-Air-Actuated, Fastener Driving Tools-Safety Requirements for.
    Note:
    There may be a statement on the tool or in the instruction manual indicating the tool meets the requirements of the appropriate ANSI standard. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-14030, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050, and [49.17].060. WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-14030, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-14030, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050, and [49.17].060. WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-14030, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.