Wash. Admin. Code § 296-807-150
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:
1. Devices designed to attach objects to soft construction material such as wood, plaster, tar, and dry wallboard;
2. Stud welding equipment.
Your responsibility:
Make sure powder actuated fastening systems are used safely.
| You must meet the requirements … | in this section: |
| Make sure tool operators are qualified | WAC 296-807-15005 |
| Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) | WAC 296-807-15010 |
| Make sure tools are adequately designed and constructed | WAC 296-807-15015 |
| Make sure tools and containers are properly labeled | WAC 296-807-15020 |
| Make sure powder loads and power levels are properly identified | WAC 296-807-15025 |
| Use proper powder loads | WAC 296-807-15030 |
| 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 |
| Use fasteners safely | WAC 296-807-15045 |
| Inspect and maintain tools properly | WAC 296-807-15050 |
| Make sure tools are stored properly | WAC 296-807-15055 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-150, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050, and [49.17].060. WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-150, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]