PDFWAC 296-307-19003
Definitions that apply to this section.
Abrasive wheel. A cutting tool consisting of abrasive grains held together by organic or inorganic bonds. This includes diamond and reinforced wheels.
Flanges. Collars, discs, or plates between which wheels are mounted. Also referred to as adapter, sleeve, or back.
Mounted wheels. Wheels of various dimensions that are usually 2 inches in diameter or smaller. They can be either organic or inorganic bonded abrasive wheels. They are secured to plain or threaded steel mandrels.
Off-hand grinding. Grinding material or a part that is held in the operator's hand.
Portable grinding. The grinding machine is hand-held and may be easily moved from one location to another.
Reinforced wheels. A class of organic wheels that contain strengthening fabric or filament. "Reinforced" does not mean wheels using such mechanical additions as steel rings, steel cup backs, or wire or tape winding.
Safety guard. An enclosure designed to restrain the pieces of the grinding wheel and protect the operator in the event that the wheel is broken in operation.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-19003, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-19003, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-19003, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]