Power tool safety

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## General Duties of a User of a Tool ## General duties of user - 82 (1) An employee who uses a tool shall use, handle and carry the tool in a safe manner. - 82 (2) Without limiting the duties under subsection (1), an employee who uses a tool shall - (a) inspect the tool before use, - (b) not use a defective tool, - (c) report the existence of a defective tool to the employer, - (d) where competent to do so, maintain the tool in proper working condition, - (e) use the tool only for the specific purpose for which it is designed, - (f) place the tool in a safe and appropriate container or place when not in use, - (g) not leave tools on floors, passageways, stair -ways or elevations from which they might fall, - (h) use a holding device to hold a tool that is to be struck by another employee, and - (i) not point at any person a tool that ejects pins, nails or any other projectile. ## Portable Power-Operated Hand Tools ## Portable power-operated hand tools - 83 An employer shall ensure that - (a) a portable power-operated hand tool is cleaned with a nonflammable, non-toxic solvent or according to the manufacturer's specifications, - (b) an electric portable power-operated hand tool is double insulated or bonded to ground or, if it is not double insulated and it is not practical to bond to ground, is equipped with a double insulated portable ground fault circuit interrupter of the class A type, - (c) fittings and couplings appropriate for the in -tended use and meeting the manufacturer's specifica - ## Obligations générales de l'utilisateur ## Obligations générales de l'utilisateur - 82 (1) Un salarié qui utilise un outil doit employer, ma -nipuler et transporter cet outil de façon sûre. - 82 (2) Sans restreindre les obligations énoncées au pa -ragraphe (1), un employé qui utilise un outil doit - a) inspecter l'outil avant de s'en servir, - b) ne pas se servir d'outils défectueux, - c) signaler à l'emp…

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules ## 1926.301 Hand Tools - (a) Employers shall not issue or permit the use of unsafe hand tools. - (b) Wrenches, including adjustable, pipe, end, and socket wrenches shall not be used when jaws are sprung to the point that slippage occurs. - (c) Impact tools, such as drift pins, wedges, and chisels, shall be kept free of mushroomed heads. - (d) The wooden handles of tools shall be kept free of splinters or cracks and shall be kept tight in the tool. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(3). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: APD Admin. Order 8-1989, f. 7/7/89, ef. 7/7/89. ## 1926.302 Power-operated Hand Tools - (a) Electric power-operated tools. - (1) Electric power operated tools shall either be of the approved doubleinsulated type or grounded in accordance with Subpart K of this part. - (2) The use of electric cords for hoisting or lowering tools shall not be permitted. - (b) Pneumatic power tools. - (1) Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected. - (2) Safety clips or retainers shall be securely installed and maintained on pneumatic impact (percussion) tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled. - (3) All pneumatically driven nailers, staplers, and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener feed, which operate at more than 100 p.s.i. pressure at the tool shall have a safety device on the muzzle to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners, unless the muzzle is in contact with the work surface. 9BDivision 3

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tions are used on all hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical and electrical lines and hoses for a portable poweroperated hand tool, and - (d) a shut-off that is readily accessible to the user of the tool is installed on all hydraulic, pneumatic, chem -ical and electrical lines and hoses for a portable power-operated hand tool. 2024-38 ## Portable power-operated hand tools - 84 (1) An employer shall ensure that hydraulic, pneu -matic, chemical and electrical lines and hoses for porta -ble power-operated hand tools are not run across aisles, travelways or work areas so as to create a hazard to em -ployees. - 84 (2) An employee shall not run the hydraulic, pneu -matic, chemical and electric lines and hoses for portable power-operated hand tools across aisles, travelways or work areas so as to create a hazard to other employees. - 84 (3) This section does not apply where a firefighter is engaged in structural fire-fighting or rescue. 97-121 ## Portable power-operated hand tools 85 An employee who uses a portable power-operated hand tool shall - (a) keep guards on the tool in place while using it, - (b) disconnect the source of power before changing accessories on the tool, and - (c) where the tool has a flexible shaft, hold the end of the tool firmly when starting its motor to prevent whipping. ## Chain saw, brush saw or clearing saw 86 (1) An employee who uses a chain saw, brush saw or clearing saw other than in a logging operation, silvi -culture operation or arboricultural operation shall com -ply with the requirements of sections 347, 349, 350 and 352. tifs à moteur sont pourvus de raccords et de pièces d'assemblage qui conviennent à l'usage auquel ils sont destinés et qui sont conformes aux spécifications du fabricant, et - d) tous les câbles et tuyaux hydrauliques, pneumati -ques, chimiques et électriques des outils à main porta -tifs à moteur sont munis d'une soupape d'arrêt facilement accessible à l…

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## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 S-15.1 REG 10 - (4) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a worker who operates a grinder: - (a) is provided with and uses the following personal protective equipment that meets the requirements of Part 7: - (i) an industrial eye or face protector; - (ii) hand or arm protection; and - (b) is instructed in the potential hazards and safe use of the grinder. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s10-12. ## Chain saws - 10-13 (1) An employer, contractor or supplier shall ensure that a chain saw is: - (a) equipped with an effective chain brake or a chain and bar that is designed to minimize the possibility of a kickback; and - (b) designed and constructed so that the chain stops when the engine is at idle. - (2) If a chain saw is to be used by a worker operating from an elevated cage or basket, the width of which is less than twice the length of the chain saw, an employer or contractor shall ensure that a secondary platform is installed outside the cage or basket and is used to store the chain saw and to start the chain saw engine. - (3) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a worker who operates a chain saw: - (a) stops the chain while the worker is walking with the saw; - (b) does not operate the saw at a height that is higher than the worker's shoulder level; - (c) holds the saw firmly in both hands while operating the saw; and - (d) maintains the chain saw, cutting chain and safeguards in safe operating condition. - (4) A worker who operates a chain saw: - (a) shall stop the chain while the worker is walking with the saw; - (b) shall not operate the saw at a height that is higher than the worker's shoulder level; - (c) shall hold the saw firmly in both hands while operating the saw; - (d) shall maintain the chain saw, cutting chain and safeguards in safe operating condition; and - (e) shall maintain the chain saw so that the chain stops when the engine is at idle. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s10-13.

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## ROTATING PARTS Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts. - · Wrapping or entanglement may result in serious injury or death. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the rotating fan and running fan belts. Never operate machine without guarding in place. - · Do not drop or insert tools and others to the fan and belt. They will be blown away or damaged, resulting in serious personal injury or death. - · Always have an operator at the controls to shut down the machine if the machine needs to be running for maintenance activity or an inspection. The operator and the maintenance personnel must have a means of communication when performing these tasks. ［ <!-- image --> ## VENTILATION PRECAUTIONS Never operate the engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Inspecting and maintaining the machine indoors or in a place with poor ventilation could cause serious injury or death. Adequate ventilation is needed when inspecting, maintaining or running the machine indoors. Fully ventilate the work area, especially when handling fuel, cleaning solvent or paint. If the natural ventilation is poor, install ventilators, fans, exhaust extension pipes or other artificial venting devices. <!-- image --> ## CONNECTING, DISCONNECTING AND STORING ATTACHMENT / EQUIPMENT To prevent serious injury or death: - · Always follow the instructions from your supervisor and the instructions in this manual when connecting or disconnecting the attachment /equipment. - · Secure the attachment /equipment to prevent them from falling over when stored. <!-- image --> 1

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Division 2 AO 6-2017 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (a) The employer must provide hearing protection at no cost to employees and must allow them to choose from a variety of suitable devices. - (b) The employer must train the employees in the proper use and care of the hearing protection. - (c) The employer must assure that the workers use the hearing protection properly and that it fits correctly. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 27-1990, f. 12/12/90, ef. 2/1/91. OR-OSHA Admin. Order 1-1996, f. 2/16/96, ef. 2/16/96. OR-OSHA Admin. Order 12-2001, f. 10/26/01, ef. 10/26/01. ## [redacted phone] Portable Power Tools - (1) Electric tools. All portable electric hand tools shall: - (a) Be equipped with three-wire cord having the ground wire permanently connected to the tool frame and means for grounding the other end; or - (b) Be of the double insulated type and permanently labeled as 'Double Insulated.' - (c) Extension cords shall be maintained in safe condition. Exposed metal sockets shall not be used. - (d) Tool operators shall: - (A) Use electric hand tools in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; - (B) Prevent cords from becoming entangled, damaged, or cut by blades and bits; - (C) Avoid laying extension cord in water; - (D) Support an electrical tool and its power supply cord by a line, independent of the worker when the tool is used aloft. - (2) Gasoline-Driven Power Saws. - (a) Power saws shall not be used when employees are supported by a single climbing belt or rope.

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division 9BDivision 3 Authority: Sec. 107, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (Construction Safety Act) (40 U.S.C. 333); secs. 4, 6, 8, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR [redacted postal code]), or 9-83 (48 FR [redacted postal code]), or 1-90 (55 FR 9033), as applicable; and 29 CFR part 1911. ## 1926.300 General Requirements - (a) Condition of tools. All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition. - (b) Guarding. - (1) When power operated tools are designed to accommodate guards, they shall be equipped with such guards when in use. - (2) Belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, drums, fly wheels, chains, or other reciprocating, rotating or moving parts of equipment shall be guarded if such parts are exposed to contact by employees or otherwise create a hazard. Guarding shall meet the requirements as set forth in American National Standards Institute, B15.1-1953 (R1958), Safety Code for Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus. - (3) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are - barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. - (4) Point of operation guarding. - (i) Point of operation is the area on a machine where work is actually performed upon the material being processed. - (ii) The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and con…

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (1) The fluid used in hydraulic powered tools shall be fire-resistant fluids approved under Schedule 30 of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Department of the Interior, and shall retain its operating characteristics at the most extreme temperatures to which it will be exposed. - (2) The manufacturer's safe operating pressures for hoses, valves, pipes, filters, and other fittings shall not be exceeded. - (e) Powder-actuated tools. - (1) Only employees who have been trained in the operation of the particular tool in use shall be allowed to operate a powder-actuated tool. - (2) The tool shall be tested each day before loading to see that safety devices are in proper working condition. The method of testing shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedure. - (3) Any tool found not in proper working order, or that develops a defect during use, shall be immediately removed from service and not used until properly repaired. - (4) Personal protective equipment shall be in accordance with Subpart E of this part. - (5) Tools shall not be loaded until just prior to the intended firing time. Neither loaded nor empty tools are to be pointed at any employees. Hands shall be kept clear of the open barrel end. - (6) Loaded tools shall not be left unattended. - (7) Fasteners shall not be driven into very hard or brittle materials including, but not limited to, cast iron, glazed tile, surface-hardened steel, glass block, live rock, face brick, or hollow tile. - (8) Driving into materials easily penetrated shall be avoided unless such materials are backed by a substance that will prevent the pin or fastener from passing completely through and creating a flying missile hazard on the other side. - (9) No fastener shall be driven into a spalled area caused by an unsatisfactory fastening. - (10) Tools shall not be used in an explosive or flammable atmosphere. - (11) All tools shall be used with the correct shield, guard, or at…

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Division 2 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division ## (3) Backpack power units. - (a) The manufacturer's operating safety instructions shall be followed unless modified by these rules. - (b) No one except the operator shall be within ten feet of the cutting head of a brush saw. - (c) The power unit shall be equipped with a quick shutoff switch readily accessible to the operator. - (d) The operator shall observe the position of all personnel while the unit is running. - (e) The engine shall be stopped for all cleaning, refueling, adjustments, and repair to the saw or motor where practical, except where manufacturer's procedures require otherwise. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 to 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 27-1990, f. 12/12/90, ef. 2/1/91. ## [redacted phone] Hand Tools ## (1) General. - (a) The correct tool shall be selected for the job. - (b) Tools that have been made unsafe by damage or defect shall not be used. - (c) When climbing a tree, workers shall not carry tools in their hands other than tools that are used to assist them in climbing. - (d) Workers shall maintain a safe working distance from other workers when using hand tools. - (e) Tools shall be properly stored or placed in plain sight out of the immediate work area when not in use. - (f) Workers shall not throw or drop tools from trees unless warning has been given and the ground area is clear, and the act of dropping will not endanger personnel. ## (2) Pruners and hand saws. - (a) Pole pruners, pole saws, and other similar tools shall be equipped with wood or nonmetallic poles. Actuating cord shall be of nonconducting material.