(1)
Guarding.
(a) Masonry saws must
be guarded by semicircular enclosures over the blade.
(b) A method for retaining blade fragments
must be incorporated into the design of the semicircular enclosure.
(2)
Safety latch. A
safety latch must be installed on notched saws to prevent the motor and cutting
head assembly from lifting out of the notches.
(3)
Blade speed. You must
maintain blade speed in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications.
(4)
Exhaust
and eye protection.
(a) All table
mounted masonry saws must be equipped with a mechanical means of exhausting
dust into a covered receptacle or be provided with water on the saw blade for
dust control. The operator and any nearby worker must wear appropriate eye
protection in accordance with WAC
296-155-215.
(b) All portable hand-held masonry saw
operators must wear appropriate eye and respiratory protection in accordance
with WAC
296-155-215 and chapter
296-842
WAC.
(5)
Grounding. The motor frames of all stationary saws must be
grounded through conduit, water pipe, or a driven ground. Portable saws must be
grounded through 3-pole cords attached to grounded electrical
systems.
(6)
Inspection. You must inspect masonry saws at regular intervals and
maintained in safe operating condition.
Notes
Wash. Admin.
Code §
296-155-367
Amended by
WSR
16-09-085, Filed 4/19/2016, effective
5/20/2016
Statutory Authority:
RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060. 05-03-093, §
296-155-367, filed 1/18/05, effective 3/1/05. Statutory Authority:
RCW
49.17.010, [49.17].040 and[49.17].050 .
99-10-071, § 296-155-367, filed 5/4/99, effective 9/1/99. Statutory
Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 90-17-051 (Order 90-10), § 296-155-367,
filed 8/13/90, effective 9/24/90. Statutory Authority:
RCW
49.17.040 and
49.17.050. 86-03-074 (Order
86-14), § 296-155-367, filed
1/21/86.
