PDFWAC 296-807-140

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.]