Construction (29 CFR 1926) · Subpart I: Tools, hand and power
OSHA 1926.301: Hand tools
29 CFR 1926.301 is titled "Hand tools". It is part of Subpart I (Tools, hand and power) of the construction standards.
It has no paragraph that is mainly about training, but our talks cite it for what it requires on the job.
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Official source: eCFR, 29 CFR 1926.301
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OFFICIAL TEXT
Full text: 29 CFR 1926.301
Official text of the federal regulation (public domain). Training paragraphs are shaded.
(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.
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- 29 CFR 1926.300 General requirements
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- 29 CFR 1926.304 Woodworking tools
- 29 CFR 1926.305 Jacks, lever and ratchet, screw, and hydraulic
- 29 CFR 1926.307 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus