powder actuated tools - t1204-3

7/25/2019 Powder Actuated Tools - T1204-3

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Ready, Aim Fire!


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Powder-actuated tools are fast

and dangerous.


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They have the same hazardsas a firearm.

Gunpowder is used to fire afastener into concrete or

other material.


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Approved protection gearmust be worn.

This could include:

Hardhat

Safety goggles

Gloves

Hearing protection


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Before you use a powder-actuated tool

Get the training you need.

Know these safety guidelines:


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Inspect and test the tool before eachshift

Use only correct fasteners

Dont load until youre ready to shoot

Never fire into chipped or splintered

material

Never fire into hardened or brittlematerial


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Make sure thin or easily-penetrated

material is backed properly

Avoid use in a potentially-explosiveatmosphere

Know how to deal with a misfire

Keep fasteners, other metal objects

separate from powder load

Warn others when you are about to

use the tool


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Whether you are building an

office tower or finishing your

basement, use these guns

safely!


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Powder-Actuated ToolSafety Tips

Dont use in explosive or fammableatmosphere

Inspect tool beore use to ensure:

it is clean,that moving parts operate reelythe barrel is ree rom obstructions and has

the proper shield, guard, and attachments

Dont load the tool unless using immediatelyDont leave a loaded tool unattendedKeep hands clear o the barrel endNever point the tool at anyone

Store unloaded in a loced boxOSHA Office of Training and Education 9


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Powder Actuated Tools Operates like loaded gun and should be

treated with the same respect andprecautions

Must be used only by those specially

trained Should never be used in explosive or

ammable atmosphere

!nspect " clean# moving parts# and barrelfree from obstructions

$ever pointed at anybody

%ands clear of barrel end

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$ot be loaded unless usedimmediately

%ands clear of barrel end

!f mis&red wait '( seconds &re again "if not &red wait another '( secondsand carefully remove load then put inwater

Must wear eye and face protection!f tool defect tag and take out ofservice

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Powder Actuated Tools


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POWDER ACTUATED

TOOLS

1910.243(d)(1)

Meet ANSI A10.3 1970PPE

Eye ProtectionHead and face depending on

conditions


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(cont.)1910.243 (d)(2)Firing Mechanism must prevent the tool

from firing: uring loading

!hile preparing to fire

"f dropped


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POWDER ACTUATED

TOOLS (CONT.)1910.243(d)(3)

Fasteners used in

tool specificallydesigned for that

tool

Designed for the

material that isbeing driven into

Concrete

Concrete/wood

wood

Specific size = Specific operation


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Charges used in

powder actuated tools

Right size charge with right size fastener


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Powder Actuated Tools (cont.)

1910.243(d)(4)Tools must be inspected before useDefective tools taken out of service

immediatelyTools not loaded until ust before intended

firin!

LOADED OR EMPTY TOOLS

ARE NEVER TO BE POINTEDAT ANYONE!


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POWDER ACTUATED

TOOLS (CONT.)Fasteners not driven into:

Very hard or brittle materialsCast ironGlazed tileSurface-hardened steelGlass block

Live rockFace brick

Hollow tile


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POWDER ACTUATED

TOOLS

Avoid driving into

easily penetrated

materialUnless backed

Do not use tools in

explosive or flammableatmosphere


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PO)*+, AT.AT+*

TOO/S 0O$T12 Operators must be trained in

the operation of this tool

Manufacturer3s training


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TOOLS

General Safety Precautions:

Inspection

Firing

Misfires

Defects


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Pow der Actuated Tools

Inspection:

Its clean!ll parts operate

reely"he barrel is ree rom

obstructions


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TOOLS

Firing

Keep hands clear of the

barrel

5 pounds of force against

working material


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Misfires!ait 30 seconds

#r$ firing again!ait another 30 sec.

%emove the cartridge&lace in 'ater


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Deects

""ag #do not operate$"%emove rom service



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45ATA/ 5AT6

&mployee illed 'hen struc in head by a nail (red

rom a po'der actuated tool) "ool operator 'asattempting to anchor a ply'ood orm in preparation orpouring a concrete 'all)


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45ATA/ 5AT6&mployees perorming remodeling operations building a 'all)

*perator 'as attempting to anchor ply'ood to a +$x $ stud) "henail penetrated the stud and struc the victim) *ne 'orer illed'hen struc by a nail rom a po'der-actuated tool)

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