Wash. Admin. Code § 296-807-14030 - Make sure air tools are adequately designed and constructed

This section does not apply to:

1. Tools specifically for medical or dental use;

2. Tools specifically for use in the food processing industry;

3. Tools mounted in stationary installations;

4. Air hoists;

5. Construction and mining tools such as paving breakers, diggers, tampers, and rock drills.

You must make sure portable, hand-held air tools meet the requirements of:

(1) ANSI B186.1-1984, Safety Code for Portable Air Tools; or

(2) ANSI/ISANTA SNT-101-1993, Portable, Compressed-Air-Actuated, Fastener Driving Tools-Safety Requirements for.

Note:

There may be a statement on the tool or in the instruction manual indicating the tool meets the requirements of the appropriate ANSI standard. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-807-14030

Amended by WSR 15-23-086, Filed 11/17/2015, effective 12/18/2015

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040,[49.17].050, and [49.17].060. 03-09-009, § 296-807-14030, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.