Wash. Admin. Code § 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:
1. (a) Tool operators;
2. (b) Assistants;
3. (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:
1. (a) Be easily seen;
2. (b) Be at least 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm);
3. (c) Use letters in boldface type at least one inch (2.5 cm) high;
4. (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.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-15010, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 07-03-163, § 296-807-15010, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-15010, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]

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.