Air Pressure Hazard

There are several standards that regulate nail guns in an effort to reduce the risk of injuries associated with air pressure. Pneumatic tools and compressor use are regulated under 29 CFR 1926.302(b). The provisions in this standard that are relevant for nail guns are as follows:

• (1) "Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected."
• (3) "All pneumatically driven nailers, staplers, and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener feed, which operate at more than 100 psi pressure at the tool shall have a safety device on the muzzle to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners, unless the muzzle is in contact with the work surface."
• (5) "The manufacturer's safe operating pressure for hoses, pipes, valves, filters, and other fittings shall not be exceeded."
• (6) "The use of hoses for hoisting or lowering tools shall not be permitted."

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