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from the OSHA Logging Standard1910.266(e)...
(e) "Hand and portable powered tools."
(e)(1) "General requirements."
(e)(1)(i) The employer shall assure that each hand and portable powered tool, including
any tool provided by an employee, is maintained in serviceable condition.
(e)(1)(ii) The employer shall assure that each tool, including any tool provided
by an employee, is inspected before initial use during each workshift. At a minimum, the
inspection shall include the following:
(e)(1)(ii)(A) Handles and guards, to assure that they are sound, tight-fitting,
properly shaped, free of splinters and sharp edges, and in place;
(e)(1)(ii)(F) Heads of shock, impact-driven and driving tools, to assure that there is
no mushrooming;
(e)(1)(ii)(G) Cutting edges, to assure that they are sharp and properly shaped; and
(e)(1)(ii)(H) All other safety devices, to assure
that they are in place and function properly.
(e)(1)(iii) The employer shall assure that each tool
is used only for purposes for which it has been designed.
(e)(1)(iv) When the head of any shock, impact-driven or driving tool begins to chip, it
shall be repaired or removed from service.
(e)(1)(v) The cutting edge of each tool shall be
sharpened in accordance with manufacturer's specifications whenever it becomes dull during
the workshift.
(e)(1)(vi) Each tool shall be stored in the provided
location when not being used at a work site.
(e)(1)(vii) Racks, boxes, holsters or other means
shall be provided, arranged and used for the transportation of tools so that a hazard is
not created for any vehicle operator or passenger.
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