Subpart P - Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-held Equipment
Subpart P provides the requirements for hand and portable powered tools and other hand-held equipment and applies to many employers in general industry that have machine shops, garages or other work areas where hand and portable powered tools are used.
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Special Requirements
Scope: This standard provides requirements for guarding portable powered tools.
Special requirements: Inspections, checks, design, marked, manufacturer specifications/recommendations, hand and face protection, identified (words) controls, references other standards
1910.243(a)(5) - Grounding. Portable electric powered tools shall meet the electrical requirements of subpart S - electrical, of this part (1910).
1910.243(c)(5)(i) - Immediately before mounting, all wheels shall be closely inspected and sounded by the user [ring test, subpart O, 1910.215(d)(1)] to make sure they have not been damaged in transit, storage, or otherwise. The spindle speed of the machine shall be checked before mounting of the wheel to be certain that it does not exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel.
1910.243(c)(5)(v) - Requirements for the use of flanges and blotters, see subpart O, 1910.215(c).
1910.243(d)(1)(ii) - Operators and assistants using tools shall be safeguarded by means of eye protection. Head and face protection shall be used, as required by working conditions, as set forth in subpart I - personal protective equipment.
1910.243(d)(2) - Inspection, maintenance, and tool handling - high velocity tools. [Reference paragraph (d)(2)(i) - (iii)].
1910.243(d)(4)(i) - Before using a tool, the operator shall inspect it to determine to his satisfaction that it is clean, that all moving parts operate freely, and that the barrel is free from obstructions.
1910.243(d)(4)(xiii) - All tools shall be used with the correct shield, guard, or attachment recommended by the manufacturer.
1910.243(d)(4)(xiv) - Any tool found not in proper working order shall be immediately removed from service. The tool shall be inspected at regular intervals and shall be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
1910.243(e)(1)(i) - Power lawnmowers of the walk-behind, riding-rotary, and reel power lawnmowers shall be guarded in accordance with the machine guarding requirements in 29 CFR 1910.212 - general requirements for all machines.
1910.243(e)(1)(iv) - All positions of the operating controls shall be clearly identified.
1910.243(e)(1)(v) - The words, "Caution. Be sure the operating control(s) is in neutral before starting the engine," or similar wording shall be clearly visible at an engine starting control point on self-propelled mowers.
1910.243(e)(2)(ii)(a) - Walk-behind and riding rotary mowers. Warning instructions shall be affixed to the mower near the opening stating that the mower shall not be used without either the catcher assembly or the guard in place.
1910.243(e)(2)(ii)(c) - Walk-behind and riding rotary mowers. The instruction manual shall state that the mower shall not be used without either the catcher assembly or the guard in place.
1910.243(e)(2)(v) - Walk-behind and riding rotary mowers. The word "Caution." or stronger wording, shall be placed on the mower at or near each discharge opening.
Scope: This standard provides the requirements for jacks and abrasive blast cleaning nozzles.
Special Requirements: Rated load, load marked, inspections, tagged
1910.244(a)(1)(i) - The operator shall make sure that the jack used has a rating sufficient to lift and sustain the load.
1910.244(a)(1)(ii) - The rated load shall be legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack by casting, stamping, or other suitable means.
1910.244(a)(2)(vi) - Each jack shall be thoroughly inspected at times which depend upon the service conditions. Inspections shall be not less frequent than the following: [Reference paragraph (a)(2)(vi)(a) - (c)].
1910.244(a)(2)(viii) - Jacks which are out of order shall be tagged accordingly, and shall not be used until repairs are made.