Summary
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.
You need to refer to Portable power tools, chapter
296-807 WAC for requirements relating to hand-held abrasive wheel tools.
This section applies to machines that are not hand held and that use an abrasive wheel.
EXEMPTION: | This rule does not apply to natural sandstone wheels and metal, wooden, cloth or paper discs having a layer of abrasive on the surface. |
Your responsibility:
To make sure abrasive wheel machines and wheels are safe to use.
general requirements for abrasive wheels
You must meet the requirements… | in this section: |
Make sure abrasive wheels and machines are properly designed and constructed | |
Make sure machines have safety guards | |
Make sure safety guards meet specific requirements | |
Provide a tongue guard on bench, pedestal, floorstand, and cylindrical grinders | |
Use a work rest for off-hand grinding | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-405, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 07-03-163, § 296-806-405, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-405, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]