Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024
Section R. 408.13872 - Powder-actuated tools generallyRule 3872.
(1) An employer who uses powder-actuated tools shall establish and maintain, at the place of employment, a list or other record of employees qualified and trained to operate powder-actuated tools of the type provided by the employer.(2) An employee shall receive training and instruction from 1 of the following: (a) A dealer or distributor of powder-actuated tools who has been authorized by the tool manufacturer to provide such training.(b) An authorized employee of a powder-actuated tool manufacturer.(c) An employer or an authorized employer representative.(3) A powder-actuated tool which is found not to be in proper working order or which develops a defect during use shall be immediately removed from service, tagged, and not used until repaired. The tag shall be as prescribed in R 408.13731.(4) The employer shall have a defective powder-actuated tool repaired only by an authorized repair person.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.13872