Section 296-807-14035. Use air tools safely.

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.

(1) You must relieve the pressure in the air line before disconnecting a compressed air tool from the line or disconnecting a hose joint unless there is automatic valve closing protection at the joint being separated.

(2) You must disconnect the tool from the compressed air supply before repairs are done.

(3) You must make sure that eye protection is worn at all times by:

(a) The person operating the tool;

(b) Other persons in the area where tools are being used.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-14035, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 07-03-163, § 296-807-14035, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-14035, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-14035, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 07-03-163, § 296-807-14035, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-14035, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.