WAC 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, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-43028, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]