Chapter 296-807 WAC
PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
Last Update: 1/24/07

WAC SECTIONS

296-807-100 Scope.
296-807-110 Switches (controls).
296-807-11005 Make sure switches are safe.
296-807-120 Portable circular saws.
296-807-12005 Make sure portable circular saws are safe to use.
296-807-130 Portable belt sanding machines.
296-807-13005 Guard portable belt sanding machines.
296-807-140 Compressed air tools.
296-807-14005 Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
296-807-14010 Prevent air tools from ejecting attachments.
296-807-14015 Protect employees from contact with compressed air.
296-807-14020 Make sure safeguards are used when cleaning with compressed air.
296-807-14025 Make sure airhose and plastic pipe supplying compressed air to portable air tools are safe.
296-807-14030 Make sure air tools are adequately designed and constructed.
296-807-14035 Use air tools safely.
296-807-14040 Make sure fastener driving air tools (nailers and staplers) are safe.
296-807-150 Powder actuated fastening systems.
296-807-15005 Make sure tool operators are qualified.
296-807-15010 Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
296-807-15015 Make sure tools are adequately designed and constructed.
296-807-15020 Make sure tools and containers are properly labeled.
296-807-15025 Make sure powder loads and power levels are properly identified.
296-807-15030 Use proper powder loads.
296-807-15035 Make sure the tool is appropriate to the job.
296-807-15040 Make sure the operator uses the tool safely.
296-807-15045 Use fasteners safely.
296-807-15050 Inspect and maintain tools properly.
296-807-15055 Make sure tools are stored properly.
296-807-160 Power lawnmowers.
296-807-16005 Make sure equipment meets minimum design and construction requirements.
296-807-16010 Make sure the equipment has the appropriate labels and decals.
296-807-16015 Make sure the operator understands and follows instructions before starting the mower.
296-807-16020 Use the equipment safely.
296-807-16025 Protect employees from fuel and exhaust.
296-807-16030 Use walk-behind mowers safely.
296-807-16035 Use ride-on mowers safely.
296-807-170 Jacks.
296-807-17005 Make sure jacks are labeled with their rated load(s).
296-807-17010 Make sure the jack is safe to lift the load.
296-807-17015 Lift the load safely.
296-807-17020 Visually inspect jacks and keep them in good working order.
296-807-180 Portable tools using abrasive wheels.
296-807-18005 Make sure abrasive wheels and tools are properly designed and constructed.
296-807-18010 Make sure machines have safety guards.
296-807-18015 Keep safety guards in good functional condition.
296-807-18020 Use specific safety guards for machines using Type 1 grinding wheels, cutting-off wheels, and tuck pointing wheels.
296-807-18025 Use specific safety guards for vertical and angle grinders using Type 6 or Type 11 wheels.
296-807-18030 Use specific safety guards for vertical and angle grinders using Type 27, 28 and 29 wheels.
296-807-18035 Use side handles on vertical and angle grinders.
296-807-18040 Make sure abrasive wheels are safe to use.
296-807-18045 Mount wheels properly.
296-807-18050 Use proper flanges.
296-807-18055 Make sure flanges are in good condition.
296-807-18060 Use specific flanges for Type 1 cutting-off wheels.
296-807-18065 Use specific flanges for Type 27A cutting-off wheels.
296-807-18070 Use specific flanges for threaded hole wheels.
296-807-18075 Use specific flanges for cup, cone or plug wheels with threaded inserts or projecting studs.
296-807-18080 Use blotters when required.
296-807-18085 Meet specific blotter requirements when using modified Types 6 and 11 wheels (terrazzo).
296-807-190 Definitions.