WAC 296-807-14035   Use air tools safely.  

     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:

     (1) Relieve the pressure in the air line before disconnecting a compressed air tool from the line or disconnecting a hose joint unless there is automatic valve closing protection at the joint being separated.

     (2) Disconnect the tool from the compressed air supply before repairs are done.

     (3) Make sure that eye protection is worn at all times by:

     • The person operating the tool

     • Other persons in the area where tools are being used.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 07-03-163, § 296-807-14035, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; 03-09-009, § 296-807-14035, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]