Washington Administrative Code

You must meet the requirements…in this section:Guard hand-fed panel raisers and other similar machinesWAC 296-806-48064[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-48063, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16.]

You must guard the cutting heads of hand-fed panel raisers and other similar machines by enclosing the cutting head with either:(1) A fixed guard such as a cage; or(2) An adjustable guard designed to keep the operator's hand away from the cutting edge.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49…

You must meet the requirements…in this section:Make sure planers with a horizontal cutting head meet these requirementsWAC 296-806-48066Guard planersWAC 296-806-48068Guard planer feed rollsWAC 296-806-48070Provide kickback protection on planers running stock of varied thicknesses…

(1) You must make sure the cutting head on hand-fed planers is cylindrical.(2) You must install and adjust the knife blade so it does not extend more than one-eighth inch beyond the body of the head.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-1…

(1) You must make sure all cutting heads, and saws if used, are covered by a guard that:(a) Is metal.(b) Forms all or part of the exhaust hood if an exhaust system is used.(2) You must make sure a guard constructed from:(a) Sheet metal is at least one-sixteenth inch thick.(b) Cas…

You must make sure feed rolls are guarded by a hood or other suitable guard that:(1) Prevents the operator's hand from contacting the in-running rolls at any point.(2) Is attached to the frame carrying the rolls so it remains in adjustment for any thickness of stock.[Statutory Au…

You must provide kickback protection on planers running stock of varied thicknesses at the same time by providing either:(1) Sectional feed rolls that provide feeding contact pressure on the stock; or(2) Suitable nonkickback fingers at the infeed end of each section.Note:The sect…

You must meet the requirements…in this section:Make sure shapers meet these requirementsWAC 296-806-48074[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-48073, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16.]

(1) You must guard the cutting head of the shaper by enclosing it with either:(a) A fixed guard, such as a cage; or(b) An adjustable guard designed to keep the operator's hand away from the cutting edge.(2) You must make sure the diameter of a circular shaper guard is at least as…

You must meet the requirements…in this section:Guard tenoning machine feed chains and sprocketsWAC 296-806-48076Guard tenoning machinesWAC 296-806-48078[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-48075, filed 12/1/15, effective 1…

You must guard feed chains and sprockets of all double-end tenoning machines by completely enclosing both of the following:(1) All sprockets; and(2) Portions of the chain that are not used for conveying stock.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. W…

(1) You must make sure all cutting heads, and saws if used, are covered by a metal guard that:(a) Covers at least the unused part of the periphery of the cutting head.(b) Forms all or part of the exhaust hood if an exhaust system is used.(2) You must make sure a guard constructed…

You must meet the requirements…in this section:Guard veneer cutters and wringer knivesWAC 296-806-48080Guard veneer clippersWAC 296-806-48082Follow these requirements for guarding guillotine cuttersWAC 296-806-48084Provide mechanisms to stop power-driven guillotine cuttersWAC 296…

You must provide guards to prevent accidental contact with the front or rear knife edge.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-48080, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-48080, filed 6/29/04, effective …

You must make sure employees do not accidentally contact the knife edge of veneer clippers by providing either:(1) An automatic feed; or(2) Guarding at both the front and rear of the clippers.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 2…

EXEMPTION:These requirements do not apply tocontinuous-feed trimmers.(1) You must provide one of the following to hand and foot powered guillotine cutters, so employees' hands cannot reach the cutting edge of the knife:(a) Rods.(b) Plates.(c) Other satisfactory means of protectio…

EXEMPTION:This requirement does not apply to continuous-feed trimmers.You must provide power-driven guillotine cutters with both:(1) Brakes or other stopping mechanism; and(2) An emergency device that will prevent the machine from operating if the brake fails when the starting me…

You must prohibit employees from riding on veneer slicer carriages.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-48088, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-48088, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]

Summary(1) In addition to the requirements in this section, you need to refer to the following sections of this chapter in order to fully protect your employees from machine hazards:Requirements for all machines, WAC 296-806-200 and 296-806-300.(2) This section applies to the haz…

EXEMPTION:This section does not apply to domestic-type sewing machines having a presser-foot that is in the "down" position during operation of the machine.You must provide a permanently attached guard on each sewing machine that:(1) Prevents the operator's fingers from passing u…

Abrasive wheel. A grinding tool consisting of bonded abrasive grains. This includes diamond and reinforced wheels.Blind hole. A hole drilled in an object, such as an abrasive wheel, that does not go all the way through.Blotter. A compressible disc or washer, usually of blotting p…

This chapter applies to the tools and equipment shown in Table 1, Scope of this chapter.Table 1Scope of this ChapterThis section:Applies to:110 Switches(controls)Hand-held portable power tools.120 Portable circular sawsHand-held portable circular saws. 130 Portable belt sanding m…

SummaryYour responsibility:Make sure hand-held portable power tools have safe switches (controls).EXEMPTION:WAC 296-807-110 does not apply to: Concrete vibrators Powered tampers Rock drills Household and kitchen appliances Medical or dental equipment Concrete breakers Jack hammer…

(1) You must make sure the operating switch is located in a position that makes it difficult to accidentally operate the tool.(2) You must use the correct operating switch.(a) Make sure hand-held gasoline-powered chain saws have a constant pressure throttle control that will shut…

Your responsibility:Make sure portable circular saws are safe.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050, and [49.17].060. WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-120, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]

(1) You must use a constant pressure switch to turn on or operate any circular saw using a blade that has a diameter greater than two inches.(2) You must remove cracked saws and saw blades from service.(3) You must make sure power driven circular saws that have a blade diameter l…

Your responsibility:Make sure portable belt sanding machines are safe.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050, and [49.17].060. WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-130, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]

You must guard:(1) Nip points where the sanding belt runs onto a pulley;(2) The unused run of the sanding belt.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-13005, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17…

SummaryThis 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 requir…

You mustfollow the manufacturer's instructions for safe use of the tool.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-14005, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050, and [49.17].060. WS…

You mustmake sure the tool cannot accidentally eject an attachment.Note:A retainer is needed if the tool does not have a positive method of keeping the attachment in the tool.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-14010, filed 11/17/15…

You must make sure a tool nozzle or an airhose opening is not:(1) Pointed at anyone;(2) Allowed to contact a person's body.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-14015, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17…

You must use the following when cleaning with compressed air:(1) Air pressure that has been reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. static pressure at the nozzle;(2) Effective chip guarding.Note:1. You may use air pressure greater than 30 p.s.i. if you use a nozzle with vents, holes, flap…

(1) You must make sure the airhose and hose connections are suitable for the:(a) Air pressure;(b) Use.(2) You must make sure any plastic pipe used to supply compressed air for portable air tools has been specifically identified by the manufacturer as being suitable for compressed…

Exemption: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, tam…

Exemption: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, tam…

(1) You must make sure any fastener driving air tool discharges all air in the tool when disconnected from the compressed air supply.(2) You must make sure that all pneumatically driven nailers, staplers, and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener feed have a sa…

SummaryImportant: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 atta…

(1) You must make sure tools are used only by qualified operators.(2) You must make sure operators have been trained by an authorized instructor.Note:Authorized instructors have to meet the instructor qualifications of ANSI A10.3-1995, Safety Requirements for Powder-Actuated Fast…

(1) You must make sure eye or face protection is worn by:(a) Tool operators;(b) Assistants;(c) Persons close to where the tool is being used.(2) You must post signs where tools are being used and in adjacent areas where tool use could pose a hazard. Signs must:(a) Be easily seen;…

(1) You must make sure the tool meets the design and construction requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard ANSI A10.3-1995, Safety Requirements for Powder-Actuated Fastening Systems.Note:There may be a statement on the tool or in the instruction m…

(1) You must make sure tools are properly labeled.(2) You must make sure each tool has a readable, permanent label that shows the manufacturer's:(a) Model number.(b) Unique serial number.(3) You must make sure there is a durable warning label on each tool that:(a) Reads "warning …

You must make sure powder loads and power levels are identified as specified in Table 3, Powder-Load IdentificationTable 3Powder-Load Identification PowerLevelColor Identification CaseColorLoadColorLowest Level1BrassGray 2BrassBrown 3BrassGreen 4BrassYellow 5BrassRed 6BrassPurple…

You must use only a powder load that is:(1) Recommended by the tool manufacturer for the particular tool; or(2) One that provides the same level of safety and performance.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-15030, filed 11/17/15, ef…

(1) You must use the lowest velocity class of tool and load that will properly set the fastener.(2) You must use the proper shield, fixture, adaptor, or accessory that is:(a) Suitable for the job;(b) Recommended and supplied by the manufacturer.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010…

(1) You must make sure the operator:(a) Inspects the tool before using it, as recommended by the tool manufacturer;(b) Uses the tool according to the manufacturer's instructions;(c) Keeps the tool unloaded until just before using it;(d) Unloads the tool at once if work is interru…

(1) You must use fasteners:(a) Recommended by the tool manufacturer for the particular tool; or(b) Fasteners that provide the same level of safety and performance.(2) You must keep the fastener from passing completely through the structural material by using a backing material wh…

(1) You must make sure any tool that is not in proper working condition is:(a) Immediately removed from service;(b) Tagged;(c) Properly repaired as specified in the manufacturer's instructions before being used again.(2) You must regularly service the tool and inspect it for worn…

(1) You must make sure there is a container that can be locked for each tool.(2) You must make sure tools and powder loads that are not being used are:(a) Locked in a container;(b) Stored in a safe place;(c) Only available to authorized persons.(3) You must store all manuals, mai…

SummaryExemption:This section does not apply to commercial equipment that is:1. Designed primarily for agricultural purposes; or2. Designed primarily to be operated with tractors having at least twenty horsepower for cutting grass or other growth on highways.Your responsibility:M…