Powder-Actuated Tools
US & Canada General Construction Concrete Steel
Why it matters
These are firearms that drive nails - misfires and through-penetrations injure operators and bystanders.
Key points
- Operator certification is required before use.
- Never point at anyone; treat every tool as loaded.
- Check the substrate: too hard causes ricochet, too soft causes through-shot.
- Keep the area behind and below the work clear.
- Misfire procedure: hold against surface 30 seconds, then remove the load carefully.
Discussion
Who on this crew is certified? Where are the loads stored and logged?
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