Portable power tools

Overview

Portable power tools are generally classified by their power source: electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuated. Follow these five safe practices to prevent injuries caused by portable power tools:

Maintain them to keep them in good condition
Use the right tool for the job
Examine each tool for damage before using it; do not use damaged tools
Operate tools following the manufacturer’s instructions
Use the personal protective equipment appropriate for the tool

Publications

Checklists
- Tools and equipment: portable power-operated
  English
Hazard alerts
- Pneumatic nail gun use
  English 03/17/2009
References
- Rules with Requirements
  English 05/10/2019

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Rules and rule-related

Final Rules
Interpretations
- Makita powered mitre box saw
  01/16/1990
- Portable electric grinders
  03/21/1994
Program Directives
- Guarding: Portable Belt Sanding Machines
  Purpose: To inform OR-OSHA staff of the existence of a federal program directive.
  A-192 03/27/2001
- National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations
  Purpose: This directive describes policies and procedures for implementing a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and reduce workplace machinery and equipment hazards which may cause amputations.
  A-280 10/15/2015
- Tools: Powder Actuated Fastening
  Purpose: To provide specific interpretation as to when magazine-fed, explosive power-operated hand tools are considered loaded.
  A-023 01/16/2013

Portable power tools

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