WAC 296-807-150   Powder actuated fastening systems.  Summary.

     IMPORTANT:

     This section applies to any powder actuated fastening system designed to use the expanding gases from a powder load to propel a stud, pin, fastener, or other object into hard structural material.

     Exemption:

     This section does not apply to:

     • Devices designed to attach objects to soft construction material such as wood, plaster, tar, and dry wallboard

     • Stud welding equipment.

     Your responsibility:

     Make sure powder actuated fastening systems are used safely.

     You must:

     TOOL OPERATORS

     Make sure tool operators are qualified

     WAC 296-807-15005

     PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

     Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

     WAC 296-807-15010

     TOOL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

     Make sure tools are adequately designed and constructed

     WAC 296-807-15015

     LABELING

     Make sure tools and containers are properly labeled

     WAC 296-807-15020

     POWDER LOADS

     Make sure powder loads and power levels are properly identified

     WAC 296-807-15025

     Use proper powder loads

     WAC 296-807-15030

     TOOL USE

     Make sure the tool is appropriate to the job

     WAC 296-807-15035

     Make sure the operator uses the tool safely

     WAC 296-807-15040

     FASTENERS

     Use fasteners safely

     WAC 296-807-15045

     INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

     Inspect and maintain tools properly

     WAC 296-807-15050

     STORAGE

     Make sure tools are stored properly

     WAC 296-807-15055



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040,[49.17].050 , and [49.17].060. 03-09-009, § 296-807-150, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]