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Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-807 - Portable power tools
Section 296-807-15010 - Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-807-15010

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Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-807-15010 - Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
(1) You must make sure eye or face protection is worn by:
(a) Tool operators;
(b) Assistants;
(c) Persons close to where the tool is being used.
(2) You must post signs where tools are being used and in adjacent areas where tool use could pose a hazard. Signs must:
(a) Be easily seen;
(b) Be at least 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm);
(c) Use letters in boldface type at least one inch (2.5 cm) high;
(d) 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:

1. Wall;

2. Floor;

3. Other working surface.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-807-15010

Amended by WSR 15-23-086, Filed 11/17/2015, effective 12/18/2015

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.