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Part 1910 Subpart P - Hand and Portable
Powered Tools and
Other Hand-Held Equipment
1910.241 - Definitions.
1910.242 - Hand and portable powered tools and
equipment, general.
1910.243 - Guarding of portable powered tools.
1910.244 - Other portable tools and equipment.
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1910.242(a) General requirements. Employer is responsible for
the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees
including those which may be furnished by employees.
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1910.242(b)
Compressed air
used for cleaning.
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1910.243(a) Guarding of portable
powered tools
(1) Portable circular
saws. Must be
equipped with guards
above and below the
base plate or shoe.
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1910.243 Switches and controls
(a)(2)(i)All hand-held gasoline powered chain saws
shall be equipped with a constant pressure throttle
control that will shut off the power to the saw chain
when the pressure is released.
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1910.243(a)(3) Portable belt sanding machines.
Belt sanding machines shall be provided with guards at
each nip point where the sanding belt runs onto a pulley.
Nip Point
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1910.243(a)(5) Grounding
Portable electric powered tools shall meet the
electrical requirements of subpart S of this part.
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1910.243(b)(1) Tool retainer.
A tool retainer shall be installed on each piece of
utilization equipment which, without such a retainer,
may eject the tool.
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LETTER OF INTERPRETAION
Pneumatically operated staplers are required to comply with the specific
provisions of 29 CFR 1920.243(b)(1) and (2) under Guarding of Portable Powered
Tools. However, where a point of operation hazard exists, Section 29 CFR
1910.212 covering point of operation guards would apply to safety devices for
pneumatically operated tools at less than 100 p.s.i. in general industry.
Any other hazards not specifically covered in the standards which are associated
with pneumatically driven staplers or similar equipment provided with automatic
fastener feed, used in general industry may be cited under Section 5(a)(1) of the
Act. An example would be not having a safety device on the muzzle to prevent the
tool from ejecting fasteners, unless the muzzle is in contact with the work surface.
Each case must be evaluated on an individual basis. Alteration or misapplication
of an otherwise safe piece of equipment could easily create a hazardous condition
beyond the control of the manufacturer.
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1910.243(c) Portable
abrasive wheels
(1) General
requirements
Abrasive wheels shall be
used only on machine
provided with safety
guards as defined in
paragraph (c) (1) through
(4) of this section.
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1910.243(c)(3) Vertical portable grinders
Safety guards used on machines known as right angle
head or vertical portable grinders shall have a
maximum exposure angle of 180 deg.
180 deg
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1910.243(c)(5)(i) Ring test
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1910.243(c)(5)(i)
The spindle speed of the machine shall be checked before
mounting of the wheel to be certain that it does not exceed
the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel.
Max RPM
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1910.243(d) Explosive actuated fastening tools
(d)(1)(i) Explosive-actuated fastening tools shall meet the design
requirements in "American National Standard Safety Requirements for
Explosive-Actuated Fastening Tools," ANSI A10.3-1970, which is
incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.
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1910.243(d)(2)(i)(c) Design of tool
(d)(2)(i)(d)(1) Firing mechanism
(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
Cut-Away View
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Specific charges specific fasteners
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1910.243(d)(3)(iv) Fasteners
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Nail was designed for concrete not wood
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FATAL FACT
Employee killed when struck in head by a nail fired
from a powder actuated tool. Tool operator was
attempting to anchor a plywood form in preparation
for pouring a concrete wall.
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FATAL FACT
Employees performing remodeling operations building a wall.
Operator was attempting to anchor plywood to a 2x 4 stud.
The nail penetrated the stud and struck the victim. One worker
killed when struck by a nail from a powder-actuated tool.
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1910.243(e)
Power lawnmowers
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MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM: JOHN B. MILES, JR., DIRECTOR
DIRECTORATE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
It has been brought to our attention that in some instances the OSHA
standard for consumer type power lawnmowers at 1910.243(e) have been
cited by field staff when inspecting commercial lawnmowers.
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1910.243(e)(1)(ii) All power-driven chains,
belts, and gears shall be so positioned or otherwise guarded to
prevent the operator's accidental contact therewith, during normal
starting, mounting, and operation of the machine.
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POWER LAWNMOWERS
1910.243(e)(1)(iii) A
shutoff device shall be
provided to stop operation
of the motor or engine.
1910.243(e)(1)(iv)All
positions of the operating
controls shall be clearly
identified.
1910.243(e)(1)(v) The
words, "Caution. Be
sure the operating
control(s) is in neutral
before starting the
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1910.244 Other portable tools
and equipment.
1910.244(a)Jacks
(a)(1) Loading and
marking.
(a)(2) Operation and
maintenance.
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