1. (1) “Angle Control” A safety feature designed to prevent a tool from operating when tilted beyond a predetermined angle.
2. (2) “Cased Power Load” A power load with the propellant contained in a closed case.
3. (3) “Caseless Power Load” A power load with the propellant in solid form not requiring containment.
4. (4) “Direct-Acting Tool” A tool in which the expanding gas of the power load acts directly on the fastener to be driven.
5. (5) “Fixture” A special shield which provides equivalent protection where the standard shield cannot be used.
6. (6) “Head” That portion of a fastener which extends above work surface after being properly driven.
7. (7) “Indirect-Acting Tool” A tool in which the expanding gas of the power load acts directly on a captive piston which in turn drives the fastener.
8. (8) “Misfire” A condition in which the powder load fails to ignite after the tool has been operated.
9. (9) “Powder-Actuated Fastening System” A method comprising the use of a powder-actuated tool, a power load, and a fastener.
10. (10) “Powder-Actuated Tool,” also known as “Tool” A tool that utilizes the expanding gases from a power load to drive a fastener.
11. (11) “Test Velocity” A series of deliberately free-flighted fasteners whose velocities are measured 6-1/2 feet from the muzzle end of the tool using accepted ballistic test methods.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(3)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 654.001 - 654.295

History

OSHA 10-1993, f. 7-29-93, cert. ef. 9-15-93
WCD 23-1984, f. 12-28-84, ef. 1-1-85
WCB 1-1974, f. 1-16-74, ef. 2-15-74