Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-807. Portable power tools. |
Section 296-807-15010. Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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- (1) You must make sure eye or face protection is worn by:(a) Tool operators;(b) Assistants;(c) Persons close to where the tool is being used.(2) You must post signs where tools are being used and in adjacent areas where tool use could pose a hazard. Signs must:(a) Be easily seen;(b) Be at least 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm);(c) Use letters in boldface type at least one inch (2.5 cm) high;(d) Read "POWDER ACTUATED TOOL IN USE" or similar wording.Note:Tool use could create a hazard in adjacent areas by allowing a fastener to penetrate one or more of the following:1. Wall;2. Floor;3. Other working surface.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-15010, 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, § 296-807-15010, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-15010, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-15010, 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, § 296-807-15010, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-15010, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.