WAC 296-807-14030   Make sure air tools are adequately designed and constructed.  

     Exemption:

     This section does not apply to:

     • Tools specifically for medical or dental use

     • Tools specifically for use in the food processing industry

     • Tools mounted in stationary installations

     • Air hoists

     • 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:

     – ANSI B186.1-1984, Safety Code for Portable Air Tools.

     OR

     – 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 , and [49.17].060. 03-09-009, § 296-807-14030, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]