Portable tools using abrasive wheels.
Summary
Important:
This section applies to portable tools using abrasive wheels.
Exemption:
This section does not apply to machines using:
1. Natural sandstone wheels;
2. Pulpstone wheels;
3. Coated abrasive products;
4. Loose abrasives.
Your responsibility:
Make sure abrasive wheel tools and wheels are safe to use.
You must meet the requirements … | in this section: |
Make sure abrasive wheels and tools are properly designed and constructed | |
Make sure machines have safety guards | |
Keep safety guards in good functional condition | |
Use specific safety guards for machines using Type 1 grinding wheels, cutting-off wheels, and tuck pointing wheels | |
Use specific safety guards for vertical and angle grinders using Type 6 or Type 11 wheels | |
Use specific safety guards for vertical and angle grinders using Type 27, 28 and 29 wheels | |
Use side handles on vertical and angle grinders | |
Make sure abrasive wheels are safe to use | |
Mount wheels properly | |
Use proper flanges | |
Make sure flanges are in good condition | |
Use specific flanges for Type 1 cutting-off wheels | |
Use specific flanges for Type 27A cutting-off wheels | |
Use specific flanges for threaded hole wheels | |
Use specific flanges for cup, cone or plug wheels with threaded inserts or projecting studs | |
Use blotters when required | |
Meet specific blotter requirements when using modified Types 6 and 11 wheels (terrazzo) | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-180, 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, § 296-807-180, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]