N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab 1403.06
Air Tools
Effective Nov 22, 2025#4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15; ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35Commissioner, Department of Labor
The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements:
- (a) Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip with a locking mechanical connector to prevent accidental disconnection;
- (b) Safety clips or retainers shall be securely installed and maintained on pneumatic impact tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled;
- (c) The manufacturer’s safe operating pressure for all fittings shall not be exceeded; and
- (d) All hoses exceeding 1/2 inch inside diameter shall have a safety device at the source of supply or branch line to reduce pressure in case of hose failure.
Source. #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15; ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35