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Requirements:
Procedures and Specific Requirements (5.2)

The following procedures are required. For a full list of implementing documents, see Section 6, “Exhibits”.

Selection

Selecting tools for different tasks and conditions (see Portable Tools: Selection Requirements [pdf] and Portable Tools: Flammable Atmosphere Requirements [pdf]).

Note: Hand tools should be purchased in accordance with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines. (Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools [pdf])

Use

Guarding

Safeguarding of portable power tools (see Portable Tools: Guarding Requirements [pdf])

Hand Tools

Hand tools (see Portable Tools: Hand Tool Requirements [pdf])

Power Tools

Power tools, including requirements by type (see the following)

• Portable Tools: Power Tool Requirements [pdf]
• Portable Tools: Electric Power Tool Requirements [pdf]
• Portable Tools: Belt Sander Requirements [pdf]
• Portable Tools: Circular Saw Requirements [pdf]
• Portable Tools: Fuel Power Tool Requirements [pdf]
• Portable Tools: Hydraulic Power Tool Requirements [pdf]
• Portable Tools: Pneumatic Power Tool Requirements [pdf]
• Portable Tools: Powder-actuated Tool Requirements [pdf]

Personal Protective Equipment

General PPE requirements for tool use (see Portable Tools: Personal Protective Equipment Requirements [pdf])

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