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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 29 - Labor |
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Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Labor |
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Chapter XVII - Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
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Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction |
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Subpart I - Tools - Hand and Power |
§ 1926.301 - Hand tools.
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§ 1926.301 Hand tools.
(a) Employers shall not issue or permit the use of unsafe hand tools.
(b) Wrenches, including adjustable, pipe, end, and socket wrenches shall not be used when jaws are sprung to the point that slippage occurs.
(c) Impact tools, such as drift pins, wedges, and chisels, shall be kept free of mushroomed heads.
(d) The wooden handles of tools shall be kept free of splinters or cracks and shall be kept tight in the tool.