Wash. Admin. Code § 296-807-180

Current through Register Vol. 25-01, January 1, 2025
Section 296-807-180 - Portable tools using abrasive wheels

This section applies to portable tools using abrasive wheels.

Exemption:

This section does not apply to machines using:

1. Natural sandstone wheels;
2. Pulpstone wheels;
3. Coated abrasive products;
4. Loose abrasives.

Your responsibility:

Make sure abrasive wheel tools and wheels are safe to use.

You must meet the requirements ...in this section:
Make sure abrasive wheels and tools are properly designed and constructed WAC 296-807-18005
Make sure machines have safety guards WAC 296-807-18010
Keep safety guards in good functional condition WAC 296-807-18015
Use specific safety guards for machines using Type 1 grinding wheels, cutting-off wheels, and tuck pointing wheels WAC 296-807-18020
Use specific safety guards for vertical and angle grinders using Type 6 or Type 11 wheels WAC 296-807-18025
Use specific safety guards for vertical and angle grinders using Type 27, 28 and 29 wheels WAC 296-807-18030
Use side handles on vertical and angle grinders WAC 296-807-18035
Make sure abrasive wheels are safe to use WAC 296-807-18040
Mount wheels properly WAC 296-807-18045
Use proper flanges WAC 296-807-18050
Make sure flanges are in good condition WAC 296-807-18055
Use specific flanges for Type 1 cutting-off wheels WAC 296-807-18060
Use specific flanges for Type 27A cutting-off wheels WAC 296-807-18065
Use specific flanges for threaded hole wheels WAC 296-807-18070
Use specific flanges for cup, cone or plug wheels with threaded inserts or projecting studs WAC 296-807-18075
Use blotters when required WAC 296-807-18080
Meet specific blotter requirements when using modified Types 6 and 11 wheels (terrazzo) WAC 296-807-18085

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-807-180

Amended by WSR 15-23-086, Filed 11/17/2015, effective 12/18/2015

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040,[49.17].050, and [49.17].060. 03-09-009, § 296-807-180, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.