WAC 296-806-43028:

296-806-43027 << 296-806-43028 >> 296-806-435

PDFWAC 296-806-43028

Protect against sparks from saws.

You must provide all saws with a sheet metal guard that is positioned to stop sparks. The guard must be constructed of at least one-eighth inch sheet metal.

Note:

It is advisable to provide all saws with a means to trap sparks below the saw and to use a tank of water below the saw to reduce the fire hazard.

Reference:

Other saw requirements may be found in, Saws and cutting heads, WAC 296-806-480.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-43028, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-43028, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]