Subpart I (Tools - Hand and Power) 300-307
- Overview
- 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)
- Subpart I (Tools - Hand and Power) 300-307
1926.300 - General Requirements
Establishes general requirements for hand and power tools, including guarding, personal protective equipment, switches, and safety devices for various construction tools.
1926.301 - Hand Tools
Requires hand tools to be maintained in safe condition, with defective tools removed from service, and prohibits unsafe practices like using tools with mushroomed heads.
1926.302 - Power-Operated Hand Tools
Provides safety requirements for various power tools, including electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and powder-actuated tools used in construction operations.
1926.303 - Abrasive Wheels and Tools
Establishes safety requirements for abrasive wheels and grinding tools, including guarding, inspection, ring testing, and proper mounting procedures.
1926.304 - Woodworking Tools
Specifies safety requirements for woodworking tools, including guarding, operation procedures, and kickback prevention devices for various types of saws.
1926.305 - Jacks - Lever and Ratchet, Screw, and Hydraulic
Provides safety requirements for jacks, including load ratings, operation procedures, and blocking/cribbing to prevent accidents during lifting operations.
1926.306 - Air Receivers
Establishes safety requirements for air receivers used in compressed air systems, including installation, safety valves, pressure regulation, and inspection requirements.
1926.307 - Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
Requires guarding of mechanical power-transmission apparatus to protect workers from contact with moving parts, belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, and other components.