Section 325.62105. Use of hand and power tools.

(1) All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition.

(2)   Employees using hand and power tools and exposed to the hazard of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects, or exposed to harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases shall be provided with the particular personal protective equipment necessary to protect them from the hazard.

All personal protective equipment shall meet the requirements and be maintained according to the MIOSHA standards listed in Table 1 ‘Construction Occupational Health and Environmental Controls’ and Table 2 ‘Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment,’ as shown below.

(3)   When fuel-powered tools are used in enclosed spaces, the applicable requirements for concentrations of toxic gases and use of personal protective equipment apply, as outlined in the MIOSHA standards listed in Table 1 ‘Construction Occupational Health and Environmental Controls’ and Table 2 ‘Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment,’ as shown below.

(4)    All Personal protective equipment provided for use shall be in accordance with Table 2 ‘Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment,’ as shown below.

Table 1

Construction Occupational Health and Environmental Controls Standards

CS Part 1 General Rules

CS Part 42 Hazard Communication*

GI Part 76 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials*

OH Part 303 Methylenedianiline*

OH Part 430 Hazard Communication

OH Part 432 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

OH Part 591 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals

OH Part 601 Air Contaminants for Construction

OH Part 603 Lead Exposure in Construction

OH Part 620 Ventilation Control for Construction

OH Part 680 Noise Exposure for Construction

OH Part 681 Radiation of Construction: Ionizing and Nonionizing

Note: the above listed MIOSHA Standards are referenced in R 325.62102

*CS – Construction Safety Standard

*GI – General Industry Standard

*OH – Occupational Health Standard

Table 2

Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

CS Part 6 Personal Protective Equipment*

OH Part 451 Respiratory Protection*

OH Part 680 Noise Exposure for Construction

Note: the above listed MIOSHA Standards are referenced in R 325.62102

*CS – Construction Safety Standard

*OH – Occupational Health Standard

History: 2014 AACS.