Regulations

Although there are few regulations that apply solely to nail guns, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does regulate the construction industry, and many of these regulations apply to nail guns. The applicable standards can be found in 29 CFR 1926 Subparts E and I.

Subpart E (1926.100-102) lists the requirements for personal protective equipment for the head, eyes, and ears. We will cover personal protective equipment in more detail later in the course.

Subpart I includes provisions for the use of tools, including both hand- and power-operated tools. The provisions for power operated tools can be found in 1926.302.

It is important to note that state and local laws may overrule federal laws as long as they are OSHA-approved. Please check your local regulations before working with nail guns.

To learn more about Nail Gun Safety visit our Construction Nail Gun Safety Online Training web page.