Compressed air tools.
Summary
This section applies to portable, hand-held compressed air powered tools. It also applies to airhose and plastic pipe used to supply compressed air to these tools.
Your responsibility:
Make sure compressed air and compressed air tools are used safely.
You must meet the requirements … | in this section: |
Follow the manufacturer's instructions | |
Prevent air tools from ejecting attachments | |
Protect employees from contact with compressed air | |
Make sure safeguards are used when cleaning with compressed air | |
Make sure airhose and plastic pipe supplying compressed air to portable air tools are safe | |
Make sure air tools are adequately designed and constructed | |
Use air tools safely | |
Make sure fastener driving air tools (nailers and staplers) are safe | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-140, 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, § 296-807-140, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]