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// CODE SNIPPET

1910.243(d)(2) Inspection, Maintenance, and Tool Handling

OSHA 1910 General Industry > P Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment > 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools > 1910.243(d) Explosive Actuated Fastening Tools > 1910.243(d)(2) Inspection, Maintenance, and Tool Handling
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1910.243(d)(2)(i)

High-velocity tools. Tools of this type shall have the characteristics outlined in (a) through (h) of this section.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(a)

The muzzle end of the tool shall have a protective shield or guard at least 3 1/2 inches in diameter, mounted perpendicular to and concentric with the barrel, and designed to confine any flying fragments or particles that might otherwise create a hazard at the time of firing.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(b)

Where a standard shield or guard cannot be used, or where it does not cover all apparent avenues through which flying particles might escape, a special shield, guard, fixture, or jig designed and built by the manufacturer of the tool being used, which provides this degree of protection, shall be used as a substitute.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(c)

The tool shall be so designed that it cannot be fired unless it is equipped with a standard protective shield or guard, or a special shield, guard, fixture, or jig.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(d)(1)

The firing mechanism shall be so designed that the tool cannot fire during loading or preparation to fire, or if the tool should be dropped while loaded.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(d)(2)

Firing of the tool shall be dependent upon at least two separate and distinct operations of the operator, with the final firing movement being separate from the operation of bringing the tool into the firing position.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(e)

The tool shall be so designed as not to be operable other than against a work surface, and unless the operator is holding the tool against the work surface with a force at least 5 pounds greater than the total weight of the tool.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(f)

The tool shall be so designed that it will not operate when equipped with the standard guard indexed to the center position if any bearing surface of the guard is tilted more than 8 deg. from contact with the work surface.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(g)

The tool shall be so designed that positive means of varying the power are available or can be made available to the operator as part of the tool, or as an auxiliary, in order to make it possible for the operator to select a power level adequate to perform the desired work without excessive force.

1910.243(d)(2)(i)(h)

The tool shall be so designed that all breeching parts will be reasonably visible to allow a check for any foreign matter that may be present.

1910.243(d)(2)(iii)

Tools of the hammer-operated piston tools - low-velocity type shall have the characteristics outlined in paragraphs (d)(2)(iii) (a) through (e) of this section.

1910.243(d)(2)(iii)(a)

The muzzle end of the tool shall be so designed that suitable protective shields, guards, jigs, or fixtures, designed and built by the manufacturer of the tool being used, can be mounted perpendicular to the barrel. A standard spall shield shall be supplied with each tool.

1910.243(d)(2)(iii)(b)

The tool shall be so designed that it shall not in ordinary usage propel or discharge a stud, pin, or fastener while loading, or during preparation to fire, or if the tool should be dropped while loaded.

1910.243(d)(2)(iii)(c)

Firing of the tool shall be dependent upon at least two separate and distinct operations of the operator, with the final firing movement being separate from the operation of bringing the tool into the firing position.

1910.243(d)(2)(iii)(d)

The tool shall be so designed that positive means of varying the power are available or can be made available to the operator as part of the tool, or as an auxiliary, in order to make it possible for the operator to select a power level adequate to perform the desired work without excessive force.

1910.243(d)(2)(iii)(e)

The tool shall be so designed that all breeching parts will be reasonably visible to allow a check for any foreign matter that may be present.

1910.243(d)(2)(ii)

Tools of the low-velocity-piston type shall have the characteristics outlined in paragraphs (d)(2)(ii) (a) through (e) of this section and any additional safety features he may wish to incorporate.

1910.243(d)(2)(ii)(a)

The muzzle end of the tool shall be designed so that suitable protective shields, guards, jigs, or fixtures, designed and built by the manufacturer of the tool being used, can be mounted perpendicular to the barrel. A standard spall shield shall be supplied with each tool.

1910.243(d)(2)(ii)(b)(1)

The tool shall be designed so that it shall not in ordinary usage propel or discharge a stud, pin, or fastener while loading or during preparation to fire, or if the tool should be dropped while loaded.

1910.243(d)(2)(ii)(b)(2)

Firing of the tool shall be dependent upon at least two separate and distinct operations of the operator, with the final firing movement being separate from the operation of bringing the tool into the firing position.

1910.243(d)(2)(ii)(c)

The tool shall be so designed as not to be operable other than against a work surface, and unless the operator is holding the tool against the work surface with a force at least 5 pounds greater than the total weight of the tool.

1910.243(d)(2)(ii)(d)

The tool shall be so designed that positive means of varying the power are available or can be made available to the operator as part of the tool, or as an auxiliary, in order to make it possible for the operator to select a power level adequate to perform the desired work without excessive force.

1910.243(d)(2)(ii)(e)

The tool shall be so designed that all breeching parts will be reasonably visible to allow a check for any foreign matter that may be present.

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The tool shall be so designed as not to be operable other than against a work surface, and unless the operator is holding the tool against the work ...
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1910.243(d)(2)(i)(f) Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment,
The tool shall be so designed that it will not operate when equipped with the standard guard indexed to the center position if any bearing surface ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > P Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment > 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools > 1910.243(d) Explosive Actuated Fastening Tools > 1910.243(d)(2) Inspection, Maintenance, and Tool Handling > 1910.243(d)(2)(i) > 1910.243(d)(2)(i)(f)
1910.243(d)(2)(i)(g) Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment,
The tool shall be so designed that positive means of varying the power are available or can be made available to the operator as part of the tool ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > P Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment > 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools > 1910.243(d) Explosive Actuated Fastening Tools > 1910.243(d)(2) Inspection, Maintenance, and Tool Handling > 1910.243(d)(2)(i) > 1910.243(d)(2)(i)(g)
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