['Tool Safety', 'Enforcement and Audits - OSHA']
['Tool Safety', 'Hand and Other Portable Powered Tools', 'Enforcement and Audits - OSHA']
07/24/2024
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Washington’s state requirements regarding hand and portable powered tools include a substantial amount of regulatory information beyond the federal requirements. Click the link(s) below to view the applicable requirements.
Citations
Washington:WAC 296-800-110 Employer responsibilities: Safe workplaceWAC 296-807 Portable Power Tools
Federal: 29 CFR 1910.241, .242, .243, and .244
A summary of the additional requirements includes the following
- Washington state requirements for compressed air tools include a substantial amount of additional and different regulatory requirements. See WAC 296-807-140 to 296-807-14040.
- Washington state requirements for powder actuated fastening systems include a substantial amount of additional and different regulatory requirements. See WAC 296-807-150 to 296-807-15055.
- Washington state requirements for power lawnmowers include a substantial amount of additional and different regulatory requirements. See WAC 296-807-160 to 296-807-16035.
- Washington state requirements for jacks include a substantial amount of additional and different regulatory requirements. See WAC 296-807-170 to 296-807-17020.
- Washington state requirements for portable tools using abrasive wheels include a substantial amount of additional and different regulatory requirements. See WAC 296-807-180 to 296-807-18085.
- Washington state, unlike federal OSHA, includes the following additional terms in its definitions section, WAC 296-807-190: Blind hole, Blotter; Cone and plug wheels (types 16, 17, 18, 18R, and 19); Grass catcher; Guard; Normal service (jacks); Terrazzo; Threaded hole wheels, Type 16, 17, 18, 18R, and 19 wheels; and Type 29 wheel.
- Washington state defines the following terms differently than federal OSHA: Cutting-off wheels, Reinforced wheels, Type 1 wheel, and Type 2 cylinder wheels.
- Washington state is missing the following definitions found in federal OSHA’s regulations: Portable grinding (however, Washington state does not use the term in its requirements) and Type 1 straight wheels (however, the term Type 1 straight wheels is defined identically in WAC 296-24-18001).
- Washington state, unlike federal OSHA, refers to the design and construction requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard ANSI A10.3-1995, Safety Requirements for Powder-Actuated Fastening Systems, rather than list out all the inspection, maintenance, and handling requirements for high-velocity tools, low-velocity-piston type tools, and hammer-operated piston tools.
- Washington state, unlike federal OSHA, does not allow low-velocity tools to drive up to 2 inches from an edge in concrete or one-fourth inch in steel. However, it allows applications specifically required or recommended by the tool manufacturer.
- Washington state, unlike federal OSHA, refers to the following standards rather than list out all the regulatory requirements for walk-behind and riding rotary mowers: ANSI B71.1-1998, American National Standard for Consumer Turf Care Equipment—Walk-Behind Mowers and Ride-On Machines with Mowers—Safety Specifications and ANSI B71.4-1998, American National Standard for Commercial Turf Care Equipment—Safety Specifications.
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