WAC 296-54-535
Hand and portable powered tools. (1)
Each hand and portable powered tool, including any tool
provided by an employee, must be maintained in serviceable
condition.
(2) Each tool, including any tool provided by an
employee, must be inspected before initial use during each
workshift. The inspection must include at least the
following:
(a) Handles and guards, to ensure that they are sound and
tight-fitting, (properly shaped, free of splinters and sharp
edges, and in place);
(b) Controls, to ensure proper function;
(c) Chain saw chains, to ensure proper adjustment;
(d) Chain saw mufflers, to ensure that they are
operational and in place;
(e) Chain brakes and/or nose shielding devices, to ensure
that they are in place and function properly;
(f) Heads of shock, impact-driven and driving tools, to
ensure that there is no mushrooming.
(3) Each tool must be used and maintained according to
the following requirements:
(a) Each tool is used only for purposes for which it was
designed.
(b) Any shock, impact-driven or driving tool is repaired
or removed from service when the head begins to chip.
(c) The cutting edge of each tool is sharpened according
to manufacturer's specifications whenever it becomes dull
during the workshift.
(d) Each tool is stored in the provided location when not
being used at a worksite.
Note:
See chapter 296-807 WAC, Portable power tools, for rules on the use and maintenance of tools and other equipment
not covered by this chapter.