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
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296-807-15005 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
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296-807-15010 TOOL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Make sure tools are adequately designed and constructed
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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
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296-807-15025 Use proper powder loads
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296-807-15030 TOOL USE
Make sure the tool is appropriate to the job
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296-807-15035 Make sure the operator uses the tool safely
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296-807-15040 FASTENERS
Use fasteners safely
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296-807-15045 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Inspect and maintain tools properly WAC
296-807-15050 STORAGE Make sure tools are stored properly WAC
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[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.]