WAC 296-807-14030:

296-807-14025 << 296-807-14030 >> 296-807-14035

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PDFWAC 296-807-14030

Make sure air tools are adequately designed and constructed.

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.]