OAR 437-002-0264: Additional General Requirements for Hand Tools

(1) Defective tools shall be removed from service. (2) When not in use, tools shall be placed where they will not create a hazard. (3) Flexible cords with damaged insulation or defective parts shall not be used. (4) Handles of all tools shall be smooth, without sharp edges or splinters, and shall be firmly attached to the tool. Wooden handles of tools shall be of firm straight grained stock. (5) Heads of shock tools (such as hammers, sledges, and cold chisels) shall be dressed or ground as they begin to mushroom or crack. When such tools show a tendency to chip, they shall be immediately removed from service. (6) The cutting edges of tools shall be maintained in a uniformly sharp condition to eliminate the additional hazard resulting from the erratic resistance of the dulled edges. (7) Heavy leather holsters, guards, or equivalent protection shall be used for sharp-edged or sharp-pointed tools carried on the worker’s person. (8) Workers who use sharp-edged cutting tools shall use appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, aprons, and leg guards to protect against accidental cuts. (9) Hand tools provided for use in explosive or flammable atmospheres shall be of the spark-resisting type.