| Power-Actuated Tools | |
| Are employees who operate power-actuated tools trained in their use and required to carry a valid operator's card? | |
| Is each power-actuated tool stored in its own locked container when not being used? | |
| Is a sign at least 7 inches (17.78 centimeters) by 10 inches (25.40 centimeters) with bold face type reading "POWER-ACTUATED TOOL IN USE" conspicuously posted when the tool is being used? | |
| Are power-actuated tools left unloaded until they are ready to be used? | |
| Are power-actuated tools inspected for obstructions or defects each day before use? | |
| Do power-actuated tool operators have and use appropriate PPE such as hard hats, safety goggles, safety shoes and ear protectors? | |
| Are there other issues? | |
Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
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