WAC 296-807-150. Powder actuated fastening systems

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 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