WAC 296-807-15010   Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  

     You must:

     (1) Make sure eye or face protection is worn by:

     • Tool operators

     • Assistants

     • Persons close to where the tool is being used.

     You must:

     (2) Post signs where tools are being used and in adjacent areas where tool use could pose a hazard. Signs must:

     • Be easily seen

     • Be at least 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm)

     • Use letters in boldface type at least one inch (2.5 cm) high

     • Read "POWDER ACTUATED TOOL IN USE" or similar wording.

Note:	Tool use could create a hazard in adjacent areas by allowing a fastener to penetrate one or more of the following:
	• Wall
	• Floor
	• Other working surface.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 07-03-163, § 296-807-15010, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; 03-09-009, § 296-807-15010, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]