Summary

Important:

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 attach objects to soft construction material such as wood, plaster, tar, and dry wallboard;

2. Stud welding equipment.

Your responsibility:

Make sure powder actuated fastening systems are used safely.

You must meet the requirements …	in this section:
Make sure tool operators are qualified	WAC 296-807-15005
Make sure employees are aware tools are in use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)	WAC 296-807-15010
Make sure tools are adequately designed and constructed	WAC 296-807-15015
Make sure tools and containers are properly labeled	WAC 296-807-15020
Make sure powder loads and power levels are properly identified	WAC 296-807-15025
Use proper powder loads	WAC 296-807-15030
Make sure the tool is appropriate to the job	WAC 296-807-15035
Make sure the operator uses the tool safely	WAC 296-807-15040
Use fasteners safely	WAC 296-807-15045
Inspect and maintain tools properly	WAC 296-807-15050
Make sure tools are stored properly	WAC 296-807-15055

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-150, 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, § 296-807-150, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]

PDFWAC 296-807-150

Powder actuated fastening systems.