Type a word, a phrase, or ask a question. Allow only trained, competent and authorized persons who are familiar with the regulations governing the use of the tool to operate powder-actuated tools also known as explosive actuated fastening tools.
Powder-actuated tools operate like loaded guns. Handle powder-actuated tools with the same respect and safety precautions as guns. Use the manufacturer's information as a guide for safe operation and maintenance of the tool.
Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield with safety glasses or goggles and a hard hat. Wear hearing protection.
Brace yourself at all times when working on ladders or scaffolds to maintain good balance. Keep tools pointed in a safe direction. Never point powder-actuated tools at anyone. Load powder-actuated tools just before use. Do not carry loaded tools from job to job. Do not leave loaded powder-actuated tools unattended.
Do not allow bystanders near the work. Shields for protecting workers against a possible ricochet may be necessary in the working area.
Clean and maintain tools according to the manufacturers' instructions. Check tools before use to ensure that they are in good working order. A card verifying training should be issued to the authorized person after training is completed.
Unauthorized or improper use of a powder-actuated tool could result in a serious injury or a death. Even if you have been trained and authorized to use a PAT, test the tool each day before loading using the testing method recommended by the manufacturer.
Make sure the muzzle end of the tool has a protective shield centered perpendicular to the barrel to stop flying fragments. The tool should be designed not to fire unless this shield is in place. If you find that the tool is damaged or defective, tag it as such and remove it from service immediately.
A powder-actuated tool operates like a loaded gun so it should be handled with the same respect and safety precautions. When a job calls for a PAT, be sure to choose the correct cartridge for the fastener being used then load the tool just before you intend to use it, keeping your hands clear of the open barrel end.
However, to meet the requirement that the employees be "trained in" the tool's operation, as a practical matter, the trainer would need to have both sufficient knowledge regarding the tool and sufficient training ability to successfully convey the information to the employees.
Therefore, the standard does not require that the trainer necessarily be the manufacturer's representative. You refer in your question to a "competent person. The trainer would, however, have to be able to identify and explain the hazards associated with use of the tool, and how to safely use the tool and avoid such hazards.
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