Approved Code Of Practice For Powder-Actuated, Hand-Held Fastening Tools
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AS/NZS 1873.2:1994 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Design and construction
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1.6 RESPONSIBILITIESContext:
Only powder-actuated fastening tools that have been designed and manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 1873.2:1994 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening tools, fasteners and explosive charges, or its equivalent, may be used.Section:
1.4 DOCUMENTATIONContext:
Every tool should be provided with operating instructions for the safe use, handling and maintenance of the tool and its accessories. These instructions should include at least the following: ... (d) A listing of charges and colours of charges recommendedSection:
2.6 FASTENERS AND CHARGESContext:
The operator should comply with the following requirements regarding the choice of fasteners and charges for a particular powder-actuated fastening tool: (a) Ensure that only those fasteners and charges complying with NZS 1873.3 and NZS 1873.4 are used inSection:
1.4 DOCUMENTATIONContext:
Every tool should be provided with operating instructions for the safe use, handling and maintenance of the tool and its accessories. These instructions should include at least the following: ... (c) A list of the various fasteners and charges which are nSection:
2.6 FASTENERS AND CHARGESContext:
The operator should comply with the following requirements regarding the choice of fasteners and charges for a particular powder-actuated fastening tool: (a) Ensure that only those fasteners and charges complying with NZS 1873.3 and NZS 1873.4 are used inSection:
2.11 USE OF CAUTION SIGNSContext:
This notice or notices should: ... (c) Comply with the relevant requirements of NZS/AS 1319:1983; and...Section:
1.4 DOCUMENTATIONContext:
Every tool should be provided with operating instructions for the safe use, handling and maintenance of the tool and its accessories. These instructions should include at least the following: ... (d) A listing of charges and colours of charges recommendedSection:
2.6 FASTENERS AND CHARGESContext:
The operator should comply with the following requirements regarding the choice of fasteners and charges for a particular powder-actuated fastening tool: (a) Ensure that only those fasteners and charges complying with NZS 1873.3 and NZS 1873.4 are used inSection:
2.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTContext:
During firing of the powder-actuated fastening tool, operators should ensure that all persons required to be in the immediate vicinity of the firing activities, wear: (a) Suitable eye protectors complying with AS/NZS 1337; and...