Powder actuated fastening systems.
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 | |
Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) | |
Make sure tools are adequately designed and constructed | |
Make sure tools and containers are properly labeled | |
Make sure powder loads and power levels are properly identified | |
Use proper powder loads | |
Make sure the tool is appropriate to the job | |
Make sure the operator uses the tool safely | |
Use fasteners safely | |
Inspect and maintain tools properly | |
Make sure tools are stored properly | |
[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.]